SAN ANTONIO – A man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to fatally shooting his construction supervisor at a home they were renovating.
Michael Montoya, 20, was charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Paul Butler, 58.
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According to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, Montoya approached Butler from behind and shot him multiple times at a home where they were working in the 900 block of Lamar Street on March 12, 2022. Butler died at the scene.
Montoya was a working with his stepfather, and Butler was their supervisor, the DA’s Office said.
Montoya must serve half of his sentence before being eligible for parole.