Brandon McInerney , 17 , pleaded guilty to killing year - old Lawrence King . The sentence includes 15 years for murder and 10 for using a firearm . A jury earlier deadlocked on whether to convict McInerney of murder or manslaughter . King 's father reads a statement in court .
Brandon McInerney , 17 , pleaded guilty to killing 15-year-old Lawrence King . The sentence includes 11 years for manslaughter and 10 for using a firearm . A jury earlier deadlocked on whether to convict McInerney of murder or manslaughter . Victim 's father reads a statement in court .