A man has been sentenced to prison for shooting a teenager who was burying his pet guinea pig. The incident occurred after the teen, Emmanuel Menchaca, had just returned home from work and was burying his pet on the side of the house. According to his family, a neighbor opened fire without warning as Emmanuel and his younger brother walked back toward the driveway.

The shooting resulted in serious injuries, including a lacerated liver, lung damage, and severe respiratory distress. Emmanuel spent an extended period in intensive care. Further details about the incident and the sentencing are available from previous coverage.