FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24, 2024
Orlando Allen Jr. Sentenced to 43 Years
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Circuit Court Judge Cheryl V. Higgins has sentenced Orlando Allen Jr. to 43 years in prison for the March 4, 2023 murder of Justice Kegan Kilel at the Sunshine MiniMart. 20 years of the time imposed by the court was suspended leaving an active sentence to serve of 23 years.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania stated, “The level of brutality and violence exhibited by the Defendant in this case warranted the significant sentence imposed by the Court. The Commonwealth will continue to hold accountable those individuals who use firearms to perpetuate violence in our community.”
This case was prosecuted by Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Nina-Alice Antony.
Media Contact:
Joe Platania
Commonwealth's Attorney
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3179
platania@charlottesville.gov