A man from Michigan has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for fatally shooting his 8-year-old sister in their apartment’s living room because she argued with him.

Gyasi Stribling was handed a prison sentence ranging from 40 to 60 years this Tuesday. Last month, a jury found the 24-year-old guilty of first-degree murder for the 2021 killing of Bailei Singleton, as confirmed by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Prosecutor Karen McDonald expressed her sorrow in a statement at the time of Stribling’s conviction. “Bailei Singleton should still be with us today,” she said. “Her family has endured a great tragedy. It’s unimaginable that a relative, especially of such a young age, could be murdered in their home over a minor disagreement. This case serves as an unfortunate reminder that gun violence is a public health issue that can tragically take lives in a moment’s notice.”

Police in Southfield, a suburb of Detroit, responded on Jan. 3, 2021, to the 12 North Apartments. Bailei was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and, days later, succumbed to her injuries.