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June 28, 2022
Bandera man sentenced to 45 years for fatal shooting
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
The Bandera Prophet
A Bandera man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for a fatal shooting in January of last year.
The two-day trial of Austin Small began Tuesday last week, and jurors returned a guilty verdict Thursday evening, with a recommended penalty of 45 years in prison, according to Chief Deputy Matt King.
Small, 26, was charged with the murder of Zachary Bower, who died after being shot outside the Bandera city limits on Houston Street. King said Small may be eligible for parole in 30 years.
The two-day trial of Austin Small began Tuesday last week, and jurors returned a guilty verdict Thursday evening, with a recommended penalty of 45 years in prison, according to Chief Deputy Matt King.
Small, 26, was charged with the murder of Zachary Bower, who died after being shot outside the Bandera city limits on Houston Street. King said Small may be eligible for parole in 30 years.