Shane L. Goins, a 32-year-old male from Zanesville, Ohio, tragically lost his life on April 4, 2009. Shane was shot in the head at the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Oak Street in downtown Zanesville. He was taken to the Ohio State University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The incident occurred following a confrontation earlier in the day between Shane and 22-year-old James "Tyrone" McCrae. McCrae was identified as the suspect in Shane's murder.
Police charged McCrae with murder, possessing a weapon under disability, carrying a concealed weapon, and the improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle. McCrae had previous drug trafficking convictions in Muskingum County and was considered armed and dangerous.
On April 24, 2010, McCrae pled guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter with a gun specification and one count of having a weapon under disability. Muskingum County Common Pleas Judge Kelly Cottrill sentenced McCrae to 18 years in prison and ordered him to pay restitution of just over $19,800.
The loss of Shane L. Goins was a tragic event that deeply affected the Zanesville community. His death led to a thorough investigation and legal proceedings that resulted in the conviction and sentencing of the perpetrator, bringing some measure of justice for Shane and his loved ones.
