Tarrence Deshawn Reggie Sentenced to 25 Years
A Tyler man received a 25-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to the murder of Michael Sherman Ross II.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Crime — General
Tarrence Deshawn Reggie, 28, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following a guilty plea in a Tyler courtroom. The case stems from the 2024 death of Michael Sherman Ross II, who succumbed to complications from a 2017 gunshot wound.
Why it matters
The prosecution sought murder charges after the victim died years after the initial shooting, highlighting the legal complexities of pursuing cases where injury leads to death long after the original incident.
Tarrence Deshawn Reggie received a 25-year sentence, while co-defendant Joel Camacho previously received a 30-year sentence for the same charge. Carlos Ochoa remains in the legal process, with court proceedings scheduled for October 7, 2026.
The players
Tarrence Deshawn Reggie
He is a 28-year-old man who pleaded guilty to murder and received a 25-year prison sentence.
Michael Sherman Ross II
He was the victim of a 2017 shooting who died from his injuries in 2024.
Judge Debby Gunter
She is the judge who presided over the courtroom where the guilty plea was entered.
Joel Camacho
He is a co-defendant who previously pleaded guilty to murder and received a 30-year sentence.
Carlos Ochoa
He is a co-defendant facing ongoing murder charges with a court date set for October 2026.
The details
Reggie entered his guilty plea before Judge Debby Gunter after being indicted by a grand jury in April 2026. The Smith County District Attorney successfully pursued the murder charges following the death of Michael Sherman Ross II due to the lasting effects of the 2017 injury.
Timeline
Michael Sherman Ross II was shot in 2017.
The victim died from his injuries in 2024.
A grand jury issued indictments in April 2026.
Joel Camacho pleaded guilty on July 30, 2026.
Carlos Ochoa is scheduled for a court proceeding on October 7, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the pattern set by complex homicide prosecutions where death occurs years after an initial violent act. It highlights how prosecutors adapt existing criminal filings to reflect the long-term fatal outcomes of past shootings.
The resolution of this case brings closure to a long-standing investigation that has been active in the Smith County justice system since the 2026 grand jury indictments. Residents can monitor the upcoming October court date for the final status of the pending murder charges against the third defendant.
The takeaway
This case serves as a reminder that criminal liability can extend long after a violent act, particularly when medical complications result in death years later. Legal outcomes for such incidents remain subject to the specific timeline of the victim's decline and the subsequent prosecutorial strategy.
What happens next
Carlos Ochoa is scheduled for a court proceeding on October 7, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local judicial proceedings, visit the Crime — General section.
