A man accused of killing an acquaintance during a game of dice has been convicted of murder.
Dexter Beard, 29, was convicted on charges of murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses in connection with the shooting death of Selemon Belai, 27.
According to the Fulton County district attorney, Belai was gunned down on June 3, 2014 at the intersection of Auburn Avenue and Bell Street in northeast Atlanta.
Beard and Belai were playing a game of dice on the sidewalk when an argument over cheating broke out.
Beard pulled out a gun and shot Belai in the back and legs five times, according to the DA. Belai then pulled his own gun and fired back, hitting Beard several times.
Three other men nearby were hit by bullets in the exchange and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Belai died from his injuries.
Beard was sentenced to life plus five years in prison.
WSBTV
