Chris’Shon Jaquez Coleman was 20 when he was fatally shot multiple times on May 14, 2022, on the 2300 block of East 40th Street in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood. The killing was reported as part of a series of shootings connected to the family of former Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson.

Police identified 20-year-old Donald Jackson-Gates, described as the great-grandson of former Mayor Frank Jackson, as the suspect. He was arrested a little under a month after the shooting, later pleaded guilty to Coleman’s murder and was sentenced to 18 years to life with parole eligibility after 18 years. Court documents say Jackson-Gates had a history of suspected gang activity and prior criminal involvement; the court also ordered restitution to cover funeral expenses and lost wages.

Coleman’s family spoke during the proceedings, expressing deep grief and accusing the suspect and the former mayor’s family of receiving preferential treatment; the judge denied any influence and said the sentence was impartial. Does anyone have information about Coleman’s life in the neighborhood or witnessed activity on East 40th Street that night?