A Ringgold man has been convicted in a Danville shooting death. According to the Chatham Star-Tribune, 43-year-old Khaleel Latwain Rodgers was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury on Wednesday.

Originally Rodgers was charged with first degree murder in the death of 50-year-old Clarence James Martin in November of 2021. The shooting occurred after an argument outside of a house on Rocklawn Avenue.

According to the evidence Rodgers pulled out his gun first, but didn’t point it at Martin. Then Martin pulled out his gun and shot Rodgers. In retaliation Rodgers shot back and killed Martin.

Rodgers will be sentenced in 2023.