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Man jailed 12-16.5 years for fatal apartment shooting
10 Jul
Summary
- Ashaad Carlisle received a 12-16.5 year prison sentence.
- Carlisle killed Richard Staats by shooting through an apartment window.
- Victim's family expressed profound grief over the loss.
Ashaad Carlisle was sentenced to 12 to 16.5 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Richard Staats. The incident occurred on April 19, when Carlisle discharged a firearm into a Canton apartment building, striking Staats. The victim and the perpetrator were not acquainted.
During the sentencing on July 9, Carlisle pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, improperly discharging a firearm into a habitation, and a gun specification. The court heard emotional statements from Staats' family. His daughter described how Carlisle's actions "shattered an entire family" and highlighted the pain of missing significant life events, like her nursing school graduation, with her father.
Staats' mother also shared her deep sorrow, expressing the daily pain of missing her son's laughter and presence. She emphasized that he would never again see his children or grandchildren grow up. The family's grief was further articulated by Staats' sister-in-law, who spoke of the profound emptiness and stolen memories resulting from the tragedy.
