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Chattanooga man sentenced to 30 years in prison for second-degree murder

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Kendel Robinson, 34
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Kendel Robinson, 34 Hamilton County Sheriff's Office / Kendel Robinson, 34

A Chattanooga man was sentenced to 30 years in prison in connection with a 2021 fatal shooting at a gas station.

Kendel Robinson, 34, pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder in front of Hamilton County Criminal Court Judge Boyd Patterson as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

Robinson was charged with first-degree murder and attempted especially aggravated robbery, which were both dismissed, according to prosecutor Andrew Coyle. Robinson was facing life in prison.

Chattanooga police responded on the morning of Sept. 25, 2021, to 3410 Campbell St. for a report of a person shot, according to an affidavit in the case.

Jailen Wofford, 21, was found suffering from several apparent gunshot wounds, the affidavit said.