A Michigan man was sentenced to at least 30 years in prison Monday for killing his groomsman on his wedding day.

James Shirah, 24, of Flint, was sentenced in Genesee County court for the death of Terry Taylor Jr, who served as his best friend and groomsman. The incident occurred on August 30, 2024, during Shirah's wedding day.

According to court proceedings, Shirah struck Taylor with a sport-utility vehicle following an argument that took place during the wedding afterparty. The confrontation between the two men escalated to the fatal incident later that same day.

Taylor was Shirah's best friend and had been part of the wedding party as a groomsman. The circumstances that led to the argument between the bride and groom and his best friend have not been detailed in court records.

Shirah will be required to serve a minimum of 30 years before becoming eligible for parole. The sentencing brings closure to a case that shocked the local community, involving the death of a wedding party member on what should have been a celebratory occasion.