Oscar Pistorius

He may pursue an appeal after the sentencing.

But the Paralympic champion said, "I was scared and didn't switch on the light. I got my gun and moved towards the bathroom. I screamed at the intruder."

The day of her death, Reeva Steenkamp went to a store to buy wrapping paper for Pistorius's gift.

Neighbors say they heard screaming; police say there have been previous calls about domestic incidents.