On a summer evening in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the life of 27-year-old Devin Hazen was tragically cut short. On August 10, 2021, Hazen was shot and killed on Kalamazoo Avenue. The incident unfolded as a result of a dispute, leading to a fatal encounter that would later be detailed in a court of law. He was a male who lost his life in this violent act.
The individual responsible for Hazen's death was identified as Phillip Locket Jr.
Following an investigation by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Locket was arrested and subsequently charged with open murder and felony firearm possession. The charges stemmed from the events of that August evening where Locket fired a handgun, leading to Hazen's death.
Phillip Locket Jr. ultimately faced justice for his actions. He was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder, carrying a firearm with unlawful intent, and felony firearm. The trial brought to light the circumstances of the shooting, solidifying the case against him.
For the death of Devin Hazen, Phillip Locket Jr. received a significant prison sentence. He was ordered to serve 30 to 60 years for the second-degree murder conviction. In addition to this, he received a consecutive two-year sentence for the felony firearm charge and a sentence of 40 to 60 months for carrying a firearm with unlawful intent, with all sentences to be served concurrently. This sentencing ensures that Locket will be held accountable for the life he took.
