A South St. Paul teen was killed during a marijuana deal, leading to a 17-year prison sentence for his killer

Anthony was just 17 when he was shot during a marijuana deal gone wrong. The guy who did it, Casimir Semlak, is now 20 and got 17 years in prison for the crime. He pleaded guilty last October.
Skelley was a junior in a program that helps high schoolers earn college credits. He had big dreams of starting a landscaping business and loved fixing up cars. His sister, Andraya, spoke about how bright his future was and how much he was loved.
Losing their dad when they were young was tough, and losing Anthony felt like a nightmare for Andraya. She said it shattered her life.
The police found Anthony lying in the street after responding to gunfire. They discovered a BB gun in his hand and shell casings nearby. Text messages led them to Semlak, who was arrested the next day with a gun that matched the shell casings.
Semlak was charged with murder and eventually pleaded guilty. His attorney mentioned that it was a tragic situation for both sides. The judge emphasized that Anthony was robbed of his life, and his family will feel this loss forever.