Adam Cavanagh's murderer gets maximum youth sentence of 7 years

Nearly a decade after Calgary teenAdam Cavanagh was shot dead while hosting a small party in his parents' basement, his killer has received the maximum sentence for a youth convicted of second-degree murder.

MM was 17yearsold when he killed Adam Cavanagh in 2007so he can't be identified. In November, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.

Before his sentence was handed down Tuesday in Calgary, MM read an apology to his victim's family.

"I don't expect for your family toaccept my apology or even think of forgiving me," said MM. "But I still need you to know that I am sorry.

"I am ashamed and disappointed in myself."

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On TuesdayJustice KarenHornersentenced MM to seven yearsa combination of four years in custody and three under community supervision.

The prosecution and defence lawyers agreed MM would get no credit for the five years he'salready spent in custody.

MM was originally found guilty of first-degree murder in 2012 but the Alberta Court of Appeal overturned that decision and ordered a new trial.

Salim Kaddourawho was originally charged with manslaughter fled the country after the killingand was only arrested upon his return to Canada in 2013.

Hepleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to murder in 2015 andreceived a four-year sentence for his involvement.