Isaiah Heard, a 25-year-old man from Canton, OH, tragically died on July 27, 2020. Isaiah Heard was fatally shot multiple times by Lamont Buchanan, a 21-year-old man from Akron, OH. Buchanan shot Heard from behind as he was running away, with one of the gunshots striking Heard's heart, causing his death. Buchanan had broken into a home where Heard's ex-girlfriend was staying, and after an altercation, he pursued Heard outside and shot him.
Buchanan was arrested and later pleaded guilty
to charges of attempted murder and felonious assault. He was sentenced to seven to nine years in prison. The case drew attention due to the circumstances of the break-in and the subsequent shooting. Buchanan was not legally permitted to have a firearm due to a prior felony conviction, which added to the severity of his charges.
The Stark County Coroner's Office determined that Heard's death was a result of the gunshot wounds inflicted by Buchanan. Buchanan's actions were deemed to go beyond any legal defense, and he received a substantial sentence for his crimes.
Isaiah Heard's death was a tragic event that led to significant legal proceedings and a prison sentence for the perpetrator. The case highlighted issues of self-defense, legal firearm possession, and the consequences of violent actions.
