A Penticton teen has been sentenced for stabbing a man to death about three years ago.
The killing happened in a late night fight at a beach front park.
A 27-year-old Ontario man died in the altercation.
A second man was also stabbed but he survived.
A 16-year-old boy was charged with murder and aggravated assault but eventually pleaded guilty to manslaughter
He has received a youth sentence of three years intensive rehabilitative custody.
The judge says it is the “one and only chance” to reform the young offender.
The victim’s family wanted the now 19-year-old to be sentenced as an adult and receive a longer prison term.
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