Daishawn Watson, a 20-year-old male from Toledo, OH, tragically passed away on May 19, 2019. His death was unexpected and deeply mourned by his family and friends. Watson was known affectionately as "Dai-Dai" and was survived by his mother, TreVell Watson, and his son, Jo'shi Watson.
The circumstances surrounding Daishawn Watson's death were part of a larger series of violent incidents in Toledo that month.
On May 19, 2019, Watson was shot by Thomas Savage, who was in the same vehicle with Watson and another individual, Anthony Anderson. According to police reports, Savage and Watson were affiliated with the same gang and were on their way to confront a rival gang. During the confrontation, Savage shot Watson, and Anderson drove Watson to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Both Anthony Anderson and Thomas Savage were subsequently indicted on two counts of murder. Savage was identified as the shooter, while Anderson was implicated as an accomplice. Savage was sentenced to between 48½ years to 53½ years in prison, and Anderson received a sentence of 11 to 16 years. The court recognized the profound impact of Watson's death on his family and community, emphasizing that his life mattered.
The tragic loss of Daishawn Watson highlighted the ongoing issues of gang violence and the devastating consequences it has on families and communities. His death, along with that of Leonard Tucker, another victim of the same series of shootings, underscored the urgent need for efforts to address and prevent such violence in Toledo.
