LACROSSE, Wis. — A man who stabbed and killed another man during a fight at the Houska Park homeless enclave in 2021 was sentenced to 4-1/2 years prison. David Pearson Jr., 37, was charged with negligent homicide in the death of Cameron Baker. Judge Ramona Gonzalez said she considered Pearson’s claim of self-defense in the sentence. The judge also noted that Pearson said he wants to improve himself.

Pearson. Months already in jail will count toward sentence.