A man who shot and killed another man in a Lafayette home in 2022 was sentenced Friday to 32 years in prison.

Anthony Robert Franchitti, 40, was initially charged with first-degree murder after deliberation in the death of Nicholas Wilson, 34.

According to Boulder County District Attorney’s Office spokeswoman Shannon Carbone, Franchitti was found guilty Nov. 20 of the lesser included charge of second-degree murder. During his sentencing, Franchitti also received 966 days of credit for time served.

“(Franchitti) brutally ended the life of a young man who was loved by his family and friends …” said Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty. “There were aggravating circumstances in this case, which is why our prosecutors argued for a sentence of 48 years in prison.”

An autopsy found three gunshot wounds, including one from a distance to Wilson’s back and two more, one each in his leg and arm, from closer range.

“After shooting the victim multiple times, (Franchitti) didn’t call for help or provide medical assistance. Instead he hid evidence,” said Dougherty. “Then he took direct steps to evade responsibility for this murder. Those efforts made the case more difficult, but ultimately failed.”

According to an affidavit, at 12:48 p.m. June 2, 2022, Lafayette police received a call from a defense attorney stating a body with a gunshot wound was inside a residence at 12161 Flagg Drive.When officers responded, they found Franchitti and a female resident of the house already there along with their respective attorneys. Wilson was in a bedroom doorway on the ground and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the affidavit.

The relationship between the woman and Wilson was redacted in the affidavit, though the sheriff’s office in a release said he lived nearby.

The affidavit does state that a witness said Franchitti was “another boyfriend” of the woman’s, and that he had threatened to kill Wilson in the past.

During opening statements on Nov. 13, Senior Deputy District Attorney Genevieve Craggs walked the jury through the events of the night before the shooting.

Craggs said Franchitti had been drinking with Wilson in the home of a former romantic partner turned friend.

According to Craggs, Wilson had been hanging out with the woman more in the weeks prior, sleeping over at her house and had desires to be in a more romantic relationship with her.

Cragg stated that Franchitti shot Wilson in close range before holding the gun to his own mouth and head. Following the early morning shooting, Franchitti made around 20 calls throughout the morning, but did not call 911.

Defense Attorney James Merson refuted, saying Franchitti shot Wilson in an act of self-defense. Additionally, Merson said Wilson was getting more “hyped up” as the night progressed and the trio drank more, leading him to become upset and yell at Franchitti that he was going to kill him.

Merson told the jury that Wilson lunged for Franchitti’s handgun, the only gun in the residence, prompting Franchitti to be scared of the harm Wilson would do if he got ahold of it.

“I want to acknowledge the thorough investigation by the sheriff’s office as well as the work of our prosecution team, in fighting for justice for Nick,” Dougherty said.

“Because of their work, (Franchitti) did not get away with murder. He will serve many years in state prison, which is appropriate based on his actions and the tragic loss of life.”