Southern Indiana man convicted of voluntary manslaughter after killing in Madison parking lot

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Jefferson County, Indiana, man was convicted of voluntary manslaughter following his guilty plea in connection with a killing in a parking lot of a Madison factory.

Matthew Redd entered a guilty plea on Aug. 30 and was sentenced Sept. 18 to 30 years in prison. Redd will serve at the Indiana Department of Correction.

Christian Kennedy entered a guilty plea on Sept. 22 and is scheduled to be sentenced to 25 years on Nov. 8.

"In a tragic act of violence, Redd and Kennedy took the life of Justin Hall," Jefferson County Prosecutor David Sutter said in a news release. "Redd confronted Hall and engaged in a physical altercation and Kennedy chose to escalate matters by bringing and discharging a firearm. They have both admitted their responsibility in the death of Justin and have been held accountable for their actions."

According to court documents, Hall's death was recorded on a surveillance camera outside of the business. Indiana State Police investigators watched the recording and said a fight broke out in the parking lot of Madison Precision Products.

Police said Hall hit both Redd and Kennedy in the face. At that point, police said surveillance video shows Kennedy pulling out a gun and shooting Hall. After Hall drops to the ground, police said Redd hit him with brass knuckles.

Hall died at the scene. Police said Redd was concerned about a relative who was allegedly dating Hall. There were allegations of abuse in that relationship, according to court documents.