“Clovis Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Teen’s Murder”
A 45-year-old Clovis man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of a 16-year-old.
The incident occurred on August 14, 2022, when Clovis Police Department officers responded to a shots fired call at 1100 Sycamore. Upon arrival, officers discovered the 16-year-old victim deceased with a gunshot wound.
According to a witness, he was at home with his 11-month-old son and the 16-year-old when there were knocks at the door. When the witness opened the door, Jimmy Whitlock and another man forced their way inside and began assaulting the witness. The 16-year-old attempted to intervene but was shot by Whitlock, as reported by the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
After serving his sentence, Whitlock will be released on parole.
