A man convicted of killing another man in the parking lot of the former Johnny’s Famous Bar and Grill in 2012 was sentenced to 69 years and nine months in prison on Wednesday.

Kenneth M. Sutton, 23, of Renton, was convicted on Dec. 24, 2014 of killing Kent resident Cloise Young, 23, and injuring six others in a shooting at the former Johnny’s Famous Bar and Grill on June 27, 2012. He was also found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm, as he was previously convicted of other felonies.

According to prosecutors, Sutton instigated an argument by claiming gang affiliation when he yelled about being with the “Rolling 90s,” a reference to a neighborhood Crip gang, before he shot his gun 11 times in the bar’s parking lot.

When Federal Way police arrived, they found Young’s body with an empty gun holster but no firearm. They collected five .45-caliber cartridge cases and 21 .40-caliber cases.

Police arrested Sutton at Valley Medical Center in Renton after he fled the scene. Sutton was seeking treatment for gunshot wounds he sustained three hours prior to arriving at the hospital.

As he was transported from Renton to Federal Way, police noted he acted abusive and began kicking the door of the police vehicle.

Judge Bill Bowman said during this time officers asked him to stop his behavior, he responded with, “I don’t give a f***, do you know how much time I’m going to do for this s***?” Bowman cited this statement, and several other instances where his testimony lacked credibility, as reasons for his guilty verdict when he was convicted in December.

Sutton’s defense attorney argued that he was merely acting in self defense when Young shot Sutton in the arm and leg. Young is alleged to have shot another as well.

Sutton testified that Young confronted him numerous times in the bar that night, specifically regarding an incident with a woman.

He alleged that Young lifted his shirt and showed Sutton his gun and, that just before the shooting, he threatened, “I’ll pop you.” Before Sutton spun around and shot, he said Young had his gun drawn by his side.

However, the judge said none of the witnesses could corroborate his claims.

Bowman also said Sutton’s assertion that he was fearful for his life was false, based on how he was acting before, during and after the shooting.

Witnesses said he was aggressive and confrontational in his interaction with the woman at the bar, hospital staff and police, among others. Not only that, his actions of fleeing the scene didn’t help his case either.

“He admitted on the stand that he had lied under oath in a previous proceeding,” Bowman said, noting he also encouraged others to lie to avoid jail time.

Sutton has five prior felony convictions, including unlawful possession of a firearm from 2008 and 2010, promoting prostitution in 2010, violation of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act in 2007 and possession of stolen property from 2005. He also had several convictions for assault against members of his family and a police officer.