Father of accused Lamar High School shooter sentenced for gun crimes
ARLINGTON, Texas - The father of an accused school shooter in Arlington received six and a half years in federal prison for gun crimes.
John Edward Porter appeared previously in court at a hearing for his 15-year-old son.
Police said the son used Porter's shotgun to kill one classmate and injure another on the steps of Arlington Lamar High School back in March.
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Porter was barred from having guns after he was convicted of robbery and sexual battery in 1996.
His son is awaiting trial for capital murder.
The judge ordered a mental evaluation on the son before his case moves forward.