Adam Darcel "Ace" Lucas, a 1-year-old boy from Canton, OH, tragically died on July 22, 2020. He was fatally shot while sleeping in his home along with his twin brother, Arcel, who survived with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM when multiple bullets were fired into the Lucas family home on Clarendon Avenue SW.
The investigation led to the arrest of Trejuan Johnson, a 24-year-old Canton resident. Johnson was charged with two counts of murder and seven counts of felonious assault. Witnesses testified that Johnson, along with two other men, targeted the Lucas family home in an act of revenge after his relative was robbed of $11,000 and marijuana. Security footage showed Johnson and two other men outside the home before the shooting.
In October 2021, Trejuan Johnson was found guilty of the charges and sentenced to 72 years to life in prison. During the sentencing, family members of Ace Lucas expressed their grief and anger, with his grandmother calling Johnson a "monster" and wishing him to "rot in hell". The judge, Taryn Heath, condemned Johnson's actions, stating that he showed no moral compass and his behavior was fueled by revenge.
The tragic death of Adam Darcel "Ace" Lucas and the subsequent legal proceedings against Trejuan Johnson have brought attention to the devastating impact of gun violence on families and communities. The Lucas family continues to mourn the loss of their young son and seek justice for his untimely death.
