West Haven man offered 20-year plea deal in fatal 2024 bar stabbing

Omoyeni Frank charged with murder in death of McShane McCalla at The Muzeum Sports Bar & Grill

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A 50-year-old man charged with murder in the 2024 stabbing death of McShane McCalla at a West Haven bar has been offered a plea deal to serve 15 years in prison. Omoyeni Frank appeared in court where prosecutors said they would reduce the murder charge to manslaughter if he pleads guilty and accepts a 20-year sentence with 15 years to serve.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges of prosecuting violent crimes, especially when there are multiple witnesses and surveillance footage available. The plea deal offer suggests prosecutors may be seeking a guaranteed conviction and sentence rather than risk a trial outcome.

The details

According to police, Frank got into an altercation inside The Muzeum Sports Bar & Grill on Campbell Avenue in West Haven on November 9, 2024, which led to him fatally stabbing 50-year-old McShane McCalla. Frank was arrested three days after the incident and has been jailed since then. The judge noted there was surveillance video of the altercation and dozens of potential witnesses who were in the bar at the time.

  • The stabbing incident occurred around 2:05 a.m. on November 9, 2024.
  • Frank was arrested three days after the homicide.
  • The plea deal offer was made in court on February 19, 2026.

The players

Omoyeni Frank

A 50-year-old man charged with murder in the 2024 stabbing death of McShane McCalla at a West Haven bar.

McShane McCalla

The 50-year-old victim who was fatally stabbed at The Muzeum Sports Bar & Grill in West Haven in 2024.

Marc Durso

The Supervisory Assistant State's Attorney prosecuting the case.

Chris DeMarco

The lawyer representing Omoyeni Frank.

Judge Kevin Russo

The judge presiding over the case in state Superior Court in Milford.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on March 26 whether to accept Frank's plea deal or proceed to trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges of prosecuting violent crimes, especially when there is significant evidence available but also the potential for a lengthy trial and uncertain outcome. The plea deal offer suggests prosecutors may be seeking a guaranteed conviction and sentence rather than risk a trial.