HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man convicted for killing an Illinois man was sentenced to 182 months, or roughly 15 years, in prison.
Thirty-seven-year-old Michael Brisco was originally charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of 26-year-old Sem Adrien back on Sept. 9, 2013, but he entered “guilty” pleas to an amended complaint to involuntary manslaughter, criminal possession of a firearm, aggravated intimidation of a witness, possession of methamphetamine, solicitation to commit perjury and interference with law enforcement.
The alleged crimes occurred after Adrien may have been rude to Brisco’s girlfriend. The two then began to fight inside Brisco’s home. However, the shooting itself occurred outside with the victim collapsing on a nearby parking lot near 8th & Plum. The victim had two wounds to the heart and appears he was shot as he tried to leave or flee, that according to testimony at the preliminary hearing.
Judge Tim Chambers went along with the recommendation of both the state and the defense in giving Brisco the aggravated sentence on each count and ran them consecutive to each count. Brisco will also have to register as a violent offender.
Brisco told the court that he’s trying to do the right thing and apologized for the situation and what happened, saying he thinks about it all the time and wishes it didn’t happen.
None of the victim’s families were present, but did present the court with victim impact statements. Deputy District Attorney Tom Stanton says they were severely traumatized by the death of Adrien.
Brisco was also ordered to pay $19,466 in restitution, however, there is some question whether the state paid the family for a part of the funeral expenses. If so, that would be deducted from that total. He was also ordered to pay a KBI lab fee of $400, as well as court costs.