Pittsfield resident Michael Rose was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of 39-year-old Jeric Black on Wednesday. Berkshire County District Attorney's OfficeA Pittsfield man who shot and killed another city resident while confronting him at his home in 2022 was found guilty of murder on Wednesday, the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office announced. A Berkshire County Superior Court jury convicted Michael Rose of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm without an FID card in connection with the death of 39-year-old Jeric Black, the district attorney’s office said. A judge sentenced him to serve 20 years to life in prison on the charges.