Killers who murdered devoted dad of eight jailed for more than 100 years
The killers of a father of eight known as the 'King of Lee Bank' have been jailed for a combined total of more than 100 years.
All four defendants were sentenced to life. Connor Goodwin will serve at least 28 years, Michael Goodwin at least 22. Mr Riley was sentenced to a minimum of 28 years and Mr Anderson 32 years.
Mr Sargeant was shot dead in August 2018 at the age of 33.
A fifth man, Dante Mullins, was also involved in the shooting, but died in a drive-by shooting close to a primary school in May 2019.
Four men were given life sentences last April after they were found guilty of conspiracy to murder in the killing of Mr Mullins.
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Connor Goodwin (West Midlands Police / SWNS.COM)
Michael Goodwin (West Midlands Police / SWNS.COM)A scuffle broke out in the public gallery as Connor Goodwin, 27, Michael Goodwin, 26, both of Oldbury, Leon Riley, 21, Perry Barr and Keenan Anderson, 25, of, Handsworth, Birmingham were all found guilty of murdering Anthony Sargeant.
One woman shouted "She is f*****g grabbing me," Birmingham Live reported.
Mr Sargeant died after at least two shots were fired from one of two cars; Birmingham Crown Court previously heard the killers of Mr Sargeant had driven to the scene of the murder in a stolen BMW and a Mercedes with fake number plates.
Bullets recovered from the gun used to kill Anthony Sargeant (West Midlands Police / SWNS.COM)At least two shots were heard, with one hitting Sargeant in the back and the other flying through the window of his mother's house.
Mr Sargeant died in hospital six days later after developing sepsis. The bullet that struck him in the back ended up near his jaw.
Sentencing, Judge Paul Farrer KC said: "At the time of his death, Mr Sargeant was 33. He was a devoted father of eight children.
Police said the gun was recovered during a raid in Derbyshire in 2019 (West Midlands Police / SWNS.COM)"Prior to August [25] 2018 the defendants had some grievance against a group of individuals. Against that background, they agreed to commit the offence of murder.
"They obtained two cars which had been stolen in car key burglaries. They sourced a firearm."
The judge added he cannot be sure who the gunman was, but "all the defendants are equally culpable and it does not matter which of them pulled the trigger".
The killers are pictured at a birthday party the day after the murder (West Midlands Police / SWNS.COM)As Mr Sargeant's killers were convicted, his family said they "finally have justice" for him, but "it will never be enough."
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They added: "However, we still have to live through a lifetime of pain and heartache of him being taken away from his family. Eight fatherless children now finding their way through life without their provider, teacher, and superhero.
"Anthony was such a bubbly, energetic, witty soul and we will do everything to ensure he is not forgotten. Finally, we would like to thank West Midlands Police for bringing the case before Birmingham Crown Court and the Crown Prosecution Service for their outstanding efforts within this case.”
Leon Riley (West Midlands Police / SWNS.COM)
Keenan Anderson (West Midlands Police / SWNS.COM)Detective Inspector Hannah Whitehouse, senior investigating officer, said at the time: "We may never know why Mr Sargeant was murdered, but we have been able to prove these men acted together, travelling in a convoy of two stolen cars across Birmingham to go to Rickman Drive, where Anthony Sargeant was shot.
"They have shown no remorse, denying the offence throughout. This investigation has been highly complex and challenging and it shows West Midlands Police will relentlessly pursue those responsible for using firearms on our streets."
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