Sean Robert Rex, a 47-year-old man from Canton, OH, tragically died on May 2, 2022, from a gunshot wound to the head in his kitchen. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a Stark County Coroner's Office investigator. Sean Rex was a tattoo artist and a dedicated family man, married to his wife Kristi for nine years, with whom he shared four children.
He was known for his efforts to help others, including running a rehab out of his home to support friends in overcoming addiction.
The investigation into Sean Rex's death led to the arrest of Darcell Lamont Anthony Jr., a 19-year-old from Canton, who was charged with murder. Anthony was found and arrested by federal agents with the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force less than 24 hours after the shooting. Police have not released a motive for the killing, but it is believed to have been an attempted robbery.
In addition to Anthony, Justice D. St. John, an 18-year-old from Canton, was also charged in connection with the shooting. St. John pleaded guilty to his part in the crime, admitting to being an accomplice in the shooting. He cooperated with the prosecution in exchange for a reduced sentence. Another teenager, Steffon Love, 17, was also indicted on charges related to the shooting.
The case has been a significant one for the Canton community, with many friends and family members gathering to mourn Sean Rex's loss and support his family. The trials for the suspects involved are ongoing, with the community awaiting justice for Sean Rex.
Sean Rex's legacy is remembered fondly by those who knew him, as a man who made a positive impact on the lives of many and was deeply loved by his family and friends.
