Convicted murderer sentenced to 65 years in prison

Roosevelt Lewis Jr.

ELKHART, Ind. -- Court documents from Elkhart County revealed on Dec. 4, Roosevelt Lewis Jr. was sentenced to 65 years in prison for Murder and three years in prison for Criminal Recklessness following his conviction in November.

He also received a 20-year firearm enhancement.

Lewis was found guilty of fatally shooting a man on 5th Street in Elkhart in September 2023.

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