Anthony Lee Herring received a 25-year sentence for the murder of Jaclyn Welcome. On June 19, 2001, Herring fired around 16 shots from an AR-15 rifle at a group of people behind Kline’s Tesoro in Anchorage, killing Welcome and injuring four others.
Herring had a verbal altercation with the group the day before the shooting. According to court documents, a man in the group fired a handgun, and Herring responded by firing his rifle from across the street.
Herring claimed self-defense but was found guilty of second-degree murder and first-degree assault. In May 2024, he pled guilty to these charges and was sentenced to 35 years and 1 day with 10 years suspended.
At the sentencing hearing, family members spoke in support of Welcome and expressed their disagreement with the sentence. Herring is currently in the custody of the Alaska Department of Corrections.
The Jaclyn Welcome murder case highlights the severity of violent crimes in Alaska. With the sentencing of Anthony Lee Herring, justice has been served for the victims and their families.
The Jaclyn Welcome murder case is a significant incident. It has brought attention to the issue of violent crimes in Alaska. Hence, the sentencing of Anthony Lee Herring serves as a reminder that justice will be served for victims and families.
The community is relieved that the case has been resolved, and the victims’ families can finally find closure. So, he Anchorage Police Department and the Alaska Department of Corrections are working together to prevent similar incidents in the future.
This news story was originally published by Alaska’s News Source.
