IRON COUNTY, Utah • Two men involved in a drive-by shooting that killed a 17-year-old girl earlier this year were sentenced Friday in an Iron County courtroom.

Ethan Andrew Galloway, the shooter, and Michael Hess-Witucki, the driver of the vehicle, received sentences of 15 years to life for the murder of KayLee Dutton on January 17, along with 5 years to life for firearms-related charges.

Both Galloway and Hess-Witucki had previously pleaded guilty to Dutton’s death, in which two others were involved.

“I wish I could face the family right now while I say this. No amount of words I can say will ever change what happened or make things right. And I don’t expect forgiveness ever,” said Galloway at the sentencing.

Upon the reading of the sentence, family and friends of the victims – almost all in black “Fly High KayLee” shirts -- were in tears but withheld audible emotions.

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