Ohio deputy who fatally shot Black man entering his grandmother's house is convicted of reckless homicide
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Last updated: May 9, 2026
A former sheriff's deputy has been convicted of reckless homicide for fatally shooting Casey Goodson Jr. The incident occurred as Goodson was returning to his grandmother's house with sandwiches. This verdict follows a trial that determined the deputy's actions were not justified.
- Former sheriff's deputy Jason Hayes was found guilty of reckless homicide on Thursday. The charge stems from the shooting death of Casey Goodson Jr. in December 2020. Goodson, a 25-year-old Black man, was reportedly returning to his grandmother's home when the shooting occurred. Hayes, who was a deputy at the time, was not in uniform and was not responding to an emergency call when he encountered Goodson. Evidence presented during the trial indicated that Goodson was holding a bag of sandwiches and was not armed. Hayes claimed he saw Goodson's hands were full and that he issued commands, but the jury did not find his actions to be justified. The conviction of reckless homicide carries potential penalties of up to five years in prison. The case has drawn attention due to racial justice concerns and the circumstances surrounding the shooting of an unarmed individual.
