Sixty Years for a Tragic Crossfire | Louisville News

A judge sentenced Mekhi Cable to 60 years for his role in the 2021 shooting that killed 16-year-old Tyree Smith, caught in crossfire at a JCPS bus stop — though prosecutors say Cable and Demaurion Moore were targeting someone else. Cable also pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in Cortez Duncan Jr.’s death, which runs concurrently. The sentencing hearing was emotionally charged, with victims’ families disrupting proceedings; Cable’s lawyer begged for probation, which prosecutors called outrageous. Cable’s mother apologized, blaming peer pressure, while Tyree’s mother Sherita pleaded for justice, expressing disbelief at Cable’s lack of remorse. Cable may be eligible for parole after 15 years, while Moore, who accepted a plea deal for 35 years, is set for sentencing on September 10th. Families are still reeling from devastating losses as the system navigates these deeply complex cases. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e5ee70ff7e4f1bd