Darnell Gatson, 43, of Cleveland, died on October 20, 2019 after a violent incident in his home. The person charged in connection with his death was Eric Head, described as a tenant in Gatson’s residence. Head faced aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, and felonious assault counts; he claimed self-defense at trial but was convicted on all counts.

Court records show the jury found that Head had trespassed into Gatson’s home and committed the acts that caused Gatson’s death. Head received life without parole for aggravated murder, with additional concurrent sentences for the other convictions. Gatson’s family and friends remember him fondly following his death.

If anyone knew Darnell Gatson or has information about the events in his home on October 20, 2019, please share what you know.