A man who shot and killed a guest at a party because he felt offended has been given a life sentence.
Joseph Greenland, 33, of Faraday Road, West Molesey, Surrey, was told he would serve a minimum of 30 years in prison, according to the Metropolitan Police.
He was convicted at the Old Bailey of murdering Sean Jenkins, of Southfields in south-west London, at the party in Carshalton on 4 December 2006.
The court heard Greenland drove for an hour to get the gun to kill Mr Jenkins.
He had felt offended by a comment made by Mr Jenkins, the court was told.
'Short temper'
After the 26-mile round trip, the scaffolder sat down in an armchair and, without speaking, stood up at around 0430 GMT and fired six shots at Mr Jenkins.
London Ambulance Service arrived at the house in Newstead Walk and took the 36-year-old victim to St Helier Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
After the trial, Det Insp John Crossley, from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command, said: "It was clear from the start of the investigation that witnesses at the party were lying to the police and throughout this investigation Greenland tried to intimidate and bribe witnesses.
"Thanks to the support offered by investigation team, these witnesses have shown the courage that has seen justice be delivered for Sean and his family.
"In convicting Greenland, the jury have taken a violent, manipulative criminal with a short temper and access to firearms from the streets. The communities of South London and Surrey are undoubtedly safer following this verdict.
"Sean Jenkins is spoken about in glowing terms by all who knew him and our thoughts are with his family and friends."
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