LaShaun Sanders, a 33-year-old male from Ravenna, OH, was tragically shot and killed on November 30, 2016. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting, which occurred at a home on Henderson Road. Alongside him, Sarah Marsh, a 32-year-old woman who was six to ten weeks pregnant, was also shot and killed. Marsh was taken to University Hospital where she later died.
The suspect in the case, identified as 25-year-old David Darnell Calhoun Jr., also known as "D-Block," was last seen
running away from the scene. Calhoun had a history of criminal activities, including armed robbery, and was on parole at the time of the shooting. Investigators believe there was bad blood between Calhoun and Sanders, as they had an argument a month prior to the incident.
Following the shooting, a manhunt was launched for Calhoun. He was eventually arrested in Steubenville, where he was found hiding in a vacant home. Calhoun was charged with aggravated murder in the death of Sanders, and his bond was set at $3 million. The investigation revealed that Marsh did not know Calhoun, and she was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The case drew significant attention from the community and law enforcement, with family members of the victims expressing their grief and hope for justice. Sanders' sister, Patricia Jones, described him as a sweet person and expressed her devastation over his loss. The Portage County Sheriff's Office continued to seek information from the public to aid in the investigation.
The tragic deaths of LaShaun Sanders and Sarah Marsh left a lasting impact on their families and the Ravenna community, prompting a continued effort to ensure that justice was served.
