A Jennings man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting another man in a convenience store parking lot in 2022.

Tregan Kenneth Citizen, 24, will serve a 20-year sentence without probation, parole, or suspension for the June 24, 2022 fatal shooting of Manuel “Sweet Pea” Jacoby Provost, 28.

District Attorney Lauren Heinen noted that Citizen could have faced a sentence of  20-40 years due to the firearm sentencing enhancement under Louisiana Law.

Citizen was initially arrested and indicted for second-degree murder in September 2022, but later convicted on the lesser charge of manslaughter.

“The sentencing by Judge (Steve) Gunnell brings this case to a conclusion,” District Attorney Lauren Heinen said in a press release. “Thanks to the diligent work of our prosecution team and law enforcement partners, we were able to secure a conviction, and the defendant will now serve a 20-year sentence without parole as imposed by the court.

“This ensures he is held accountable with significant prison time for his actions,” she continued. “Most importantly, we hope this outcome provides the Provost family with some measure of closure as they continue their difficult healing process, though we recognize that no court decision can fully address their profound loss.”

According to the Jennings Police Department, the shooting occurred following an altercation between the two men in the store’s parking lot, after which Citizen shot Provost multiple times in the head. Provost died at the scene.

During the trial, jurors viewed video footage obtained by police from the store which corroborated the events. Witnesses also identified Citizen as the shooter.

Prosecutors argued that the shooting was a case of cold-blooded murder, while the defense contended it was self-defense.

Assistant District Attorney Burleigh Doga and First Assistant District Attorney Alexander Guinn prosecuted the case. Jordan Precht served as defense attorney.