His nephew, 37-year-old Shawn Lane, is on trial for shooting him with a handgun inside a Wahpeton apartment on June 3, 2023. Shawn Lane has claimed the shooting was in self-defense.

Shawn Lane's lawyer said he has not decided if his client will take the stand in his own defense. Jurors will also be allowed to consider the lesser charge of aggravated assault.

Shawn Lane was the last guitar player that really left a huge mark on me. Another is Eric Gales, who Shawn knew.” It’s been some time since your last release.

In February, a jury found Shawn Lane, 37, guilty of aggravated assault and shooting a firearm in the city. Friday, he was sentenced to four years in prison and three years supervised probation.