Trevel Robertson, a 29-year-old man from Columbus, OH, tragically died on September 5, 2019. He was shot multiple times at the residence of Treyrek Dashawn Hairston, a known acquaintance, in Whitehall, OH. The incident stemmed from an argument between the two. Hairston was arrested shortly after the shooting at a nearby Kroger grocery store and charged with one count of murder.
The case took a significant turn when Hairston pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in March 2022. As part of a plea agreement, the Franklin County Prosecutor's office dropped the murder charge. Hairston was sentenced to six years in prison, with a minimum of six years and a maximum of nine years. During the sentencing, Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Colleen O'Donnell denounced the scourge of gun violence and acknowledged Hairston's remorse.
Robertson's death left behind a fiancée, three children, and two stepchildren. His mother, Rondala Jeffers, expressed that her grief is never-ending and that her life will never be whole again. The judge also noted the broader issue of gun violence in Franklin County and across the country, emphasizing the need for consequences to change behavior and value human life.
The case highlights the devastating impact of gun violence and the complex legal proceedings that follow such tragic events. Robertson's family continues to seek justice and healing in the wake of his untimely death.
