Canton Man Sentenced in Fatal Shooting Case
De Iveon Newman received a five-year prison term following a plea for improperly discharging a firearm.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Violence
A 20-year-old man, De Iveon Newman, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to improperly discharging a firearm in Canton. The conviction follows an investigation into a shooting death at the Skyline Terrace Apartments.
Why it matters
The sentencing follows the conclusion of a complex legal process in Stark County regarding the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Ta'Shaun Smith. A grand jury recently opted to drop murder and complicity charges against two other individuals initially connected to the event.
De Iveon Newman, 20, received a five-year prison sentence following his guilty plea for improperly discharging a firearm. A Stark County grand jury recently dismissed murder and complicity charges for two other individuals previously suspected in the case.
The players
De Iveon Newman
He is a 20-year-old individual who was sentenced to five years in prison for improperly discharging a firearm.
Ta'Shaun Smith
He was a 20-year-old victim who died during the shooting incident at the Skyline Terrace Apartments.
Kymani James
He is a 20-year-old who previously received a sentence of probation for the offense of carrying a concealed weapon.
Stark County Grand Jury
This legal body is responsible for reviewing evidence and recently declined to indict two suspects on murder and complicity charges.
The details
Newman was arrested in January 2026 at the Skyline Terrace Apartments on Alan Page Drive SE, the site where 20-year-old Ta'Shaun Smith was killed. While Newman was sentenced for the firearm offense, 20-year-old Kymani James previously received probation for carrying a concealed weapon related to the wider investigation.
Timeline
Police arrested De Iveon Newman at the shooting scene in late January 2026.
Newman pleaded guilty and received his prison sentence in September 2026.
Legal Context
The sentence imposed on Newman follows the mandatory sentencing guidelines established under the Ohio Revised Code for firearm-related convictions. This legal outcome illustrates the typical judicial approach in Stark County when managing multi-suspect cases involving fatal violence.
The resolution of this case concludes a high-profile investigation at the Skyline Terrace Apartments, providing clarity for residents in the immediate area. Law enforcement maintains a presence in the community as part of ongoing efforts to address gun violence in Stark County.
The takeaway
This case highlights the varied legal outcomes that can emerge from a single investigation when evidence differs among multiple suspects. Residents are reminded that local authorities continue to process cases involving violent crimes through the Stark County court system.
Further reading
For more on local law enforcement efforts, visit the Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News-Talk 1480 WHBC.
