Man gets 12.5 years for role in 2023 South St. Paul murder

A man was sentenced on Thursday to 12.5 years for his role in a murder in 2023 in South St. Paul.

24-year-old Tre Manuel Iglesias pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree murder in July, according to prosecutors. He will receive credit for 665 days already served.

According to court documents, South St. Paul police responded to a shooting in November 2023. They found 26-year-old Avontae Troy King with a gunshot wound to his chest. King was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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A witness said he saw three men running down the street, with two in front and one behind. One of the men turned and shot the third man, identified as King.

Later that day, court documents state that Iglesias told police that he was present during the shooting.

He said that Andrew Michael Fisher had run off with a bag of marijuana and that he and King followed him. Iglesias said that Fisher shot King and then he drove Fisher to Cambridge.

Court documents state that Iglesias changed his story and said a woman drove Fisher to Cambridge and he rode along.

The woman was interviewed by police and said Fisher mentioned shooting someone during the car ride.

Fisher was sentenced to 12 years in prison in August 2024.

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