Man accused in downtown Painesville deadly shooting declines to change plea

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Man accused in downtown Painesville deadly shooting declines to change plea
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One of the four people accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old man in downtown Painesville, had a change of plea hearing Monday morning; however, Aviantae Atterberry declined to change his plea.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio - One of the four people accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old man in downtown Painesville , had a change of plea hearing Monday morning; however, Aviantae Atterberry declined to change his plea.

According to Painesville police, Wyllyam James Sheffey, Jr., from Ashtabula, was found dead in the driver’s seat of a vehicle in theAtterberry is charged with aggravated murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy charges. His trial is now scheduled to begin June 1. Solomon J. Gaston has pleaded not guilty to all charges, but there is no next court date listed for him. In April 2026, Avion Gaines was found guilty of complicity to aggravated murder.

His sentencing date has not been set.

“Wyllyam is just a ball of joy. He loves making people laugh,” Phillips said.

“He’s loved. He is love. ”Man dies after shooting at Noisy Oyster Pub in Akron, 2nd man injuredNortheast Ohio fugitive wanted by 4 police departmentsTrial for Cleveland couple charged with aggravated murder for ‘intentionally’ driving into victim

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Painesville Ohio 20-Year-Old Victims Downtown Aviantae T. Atterberry Solomon J. Gaston Zy’Avier K. Jackson Wyllyam James Sheffey Jr. CHANGE OF PLEA

 

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