In December of 2023, Sgt. Philip Dale Nix attempted to stop individuals robbing a gas station while off duty. One of them fatally shot Nix and was sentenced to up to 389 months for second-degree murder earlier this year.
The two other suspects, Zquriah Blackwell and John Morrison, both pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Morrison also pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to second-degree murder.
Judge Jason Ramey sentenced him to 15 to 20 years, partly because of his prior criminal record.
Blackwell, on the other hand, was sentenced to 16 to 29 months and, according to Greensboro Police, was released for time served.