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Olathe, Kan. – A Johnson County District Court jury today has convicted two teenage brothers in the shooting death of a man and wounding of another.
Donte Robinson of Merriam was killed 14 months ago in a 61st and Foster apartment parking lot fight. He was 21.
Today 18-year-old Avrin Chapman was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and two counts attempted voluntary manslaughter. His 17-year-old brother Devin, also of Overland Park, stands guilty of attempted voluntary manslaughter.
The court was told initial shots fired by Devin Chapman were to scare away Robinson and three other men. The prosecution contended the brothers used too much force.
A pistol and shotgun were used and there was defense testimony for self defense, the hunted versus the hunter. The jury deliberated over portions of two days. The defendants will be sentenced in August.