Dayton Shooting Defendant Pleaded Guilty to Manslaughter
Aldayshein Morgan accepted a plea deal following a previous mistrial in the 2024 death of Korwyn Moore.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Crime — General
Aldayshein Morgan, 25, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence on September 28, 2026. The plea comes after a jury failed to reach a verdict in an earlier trial regarding the shooting death of 32-year-old Korwyn Moore.
Why it matters
The plea resolves a case that previously resulted in a mistrial when jurors could not agree on a verdict. It concludes the legal uncertainty surrounding the shooting, avoiding a second trial for the charges of murder and felonious assault.
The court officially dismissed two counts of murder and two counts of felonious assault against the defendant following the plea agreement. Morgan is now scheduled for sentencing on October 15, 2026.
The players
Aldayshein Morgan
He is the 25-year-old defendant from Enon who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and evidence tampering.
Korwyn Moore
He was the 32-year-old victim who died at Miami Valley Hospital following a shooting incident in Dayton.
The details
Morgan admitted to firing a weapon from the driver's window while driving away from the 600 block of Summit Square Drive on September 7, 2024. He subsequently attempted to repair his vehicle in an effort to conceal evidence related to the shooting of Korwyn Moore.
Timeline
September 7, 2024: Morgan shot Moore during an altercation on Summit Square Drive.
September 8, 2024: Korwyn Moore died at Miami Valley Hospital.
May 4-8, 2026: A jury trial for the case resulted in a mistrial.
September 28, 2026: Morgan entered his guilty plea to reduced charges.
October 15, 2026: The court will hold a sentencing hearing for the defendant.
Legal Context
This guilty plea serves as a definitive resolution to the 2026 mistrial, closing the case without a full retrial. It reflects standard procedural pathways in the Dayton judicial system when faced with an initial hung jury.
The conclusion of this case brings the legal matter to a close, ending the need for additional jury service for local residents. The public may see final updates on sentencing outcomes reported through the court system by mid-October.
The takeaway
Plea deals are often utilized to ensure a conviction when initial trials end in a mistrial due to inconclusive jury deliberations. This outcome provides finality for the court and the involved parties after the shooting incident.
What happens next
Aldayshein Morgan is scheduled for sentencing on October 15, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings in the region, visit the Dayton Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dayton Daily News.
