Glendale man sentenced to 17 years in prison for May 18 homicide

The 34-year-old was sentenced to 17 years of initial confinement followed by eight years of extended supervision in the death of 31-year-old Andrew Martin, according to court records. Sweeney received credit for 209 days served.

Sweeney was charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with Martin's death. Martin was shot and killed May 18 on N. Iroquois Ave. in Glendale.

According to court documents, Sweeney told investigators he shot Martin seven times in self-defense during an argument.