David Noble Hughson IV, a 28-year-old man from Canton, Ohio, tragically lost his life on June 12, 2021. Hughson, who was of Caucasian ethnicity, was a devoted husband to his wife, Anna, and a loving father to their young daughter, Cali. He was known for his fun-loving nature and his deep love for his family.
The circumstances surrounding Hughson's death were related to a drug-related incident.
On the day of his death, Hughson was shot by Taben Armstead, a 21-year-old man from Canton, who was attempting to steal marijuana from Hughson. The shooting occurred at an apartment complex in Plain Township, and Hughson was fatally shot in the head. Armstead fled the scene but was later arrested by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in Massillon.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Hughson's family faced immense grief and heartache. Anna Hughson, his wife, described the devastating impact of her husband's death on their young daughter, who often wakes up crying for her father. Lori Hughson, David's mother, expressed the profound pain of losing her son and the daily struggle to cope with the loss.
Taben Armstead was charged with aggravated murder, murder, aggravated robbery, and felonious assault. As part of a plea agreement, Armstead pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and aggravated robbery, and the charges of murder and felonious assault were dismissed. In May 2023, Armstead was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison.
The case brought significant attention to the issue of drug-related violence in the Canton area, and the community mourned the loss of a young man who was deeply loved by his family and friends. The Hughson family continues to seek justice and healing in the wake of this tragic event.
