Man sentenced to prison for deadly shooting in Dowagiac

A Cassopolis man will serve at least six years in prison following a deadly shooting in Dowagiac.

Demorrio Lowes, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter, was sentenced to 6 to 15 years on Friday.

According to police, Lowes shot a 19-year-old Benton Harbor man during an argument at a party last July.

The victim eventually died.

Open murder and criminal firearm charges were dropped.

Lowe’s received credit for 352 days already served.

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