(Michigan City, IN) - A 25 year prison sentence has been given for a fatal shooting in Michigan City.  David Wilson, Jr. was sentenced after pleading guilty in La Porte Superior Court 1 to voluntary manslaughter. Originally, he was charged with murder for the shooting death two years ago.

Police said the victim, 58 year old Susan Simmons was inside an SUV with her husband in the 200 block of Calumet Ave. when Wilson pulled up, stepped out of a vehicle and fired multiple shots into the SUV.  The victim’s husband, Thomas Simmons was also shot but his injuries were described at that time as not life threatening.  La Porte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan said he was pleased with the outcome based on the evidence in the case and the law.

“Sometimes, a case takes a different path than when we originally charged it.  After speaking with victims, their families and law enforcement, we get a result that everyone thinks is fair and just,” he said.