Courtroom Fight Erupts After Man Receives Reduced Sentence for Fatal Shooting of Teen

Latrelle Rogers pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2024 killing of 17-year-old Edwin 'Myzell' Arrington.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A courtroom fight broke out between the families of the victim and the defendant after Latrelle Rogers was sentenced to 12 to 17 1/2 years in prison for the 2024 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Edwin 'Myzell' Arrington in Cincinnati. Rogers had initially been indicted on murder and assault charges but struck a plea deal to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

Why it matters

The case highlights ongoing tensions in the community over gun violence, sentencing disparities, and the impact of plea deals on victims' families, who felt the sentence was too lenient given the circumstances of the shooting.

The details

In January 2024, 17-year-old Edwin 'Myzell' Arrington was fatally shot in Cincinnati. Four months later, Latrelle Rogers, now 20, was arrested in connection with the homicide. Rogers was initially indicted on murder and assault charges but struck a plea deal and pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. On February 25, 2026, Rogers was sentenced to 12 to 17 1/2 years in prison. After the sentence was announced, a fight broke out in the courtroom between members of Arrington's family and Rogers' family. The fight continued outside the courtroom and into the hallway, where court officers tried to intervene.

  • On January 1, 2024, Edwin 'Myzell' Arrington, 17, was fatally shot in Cincinnati.
  • Four months later, in May 2024, Latrelle Rogers was arrested in connection with the homicide.
  • On February 25, 2026, Latrelle Rogers was sentenced to 12 to 17 1/2 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.

The players

Edwin 'Myzell' Arrington

A 17-year-old who was fatally shot in Cincinnati in January 2024.

Latrelle Rogers

A 20-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the 2024 fatal shooting of Edwin 'Myzell' Arrington. Rogers pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 12 to 17 1/2 years in prison.

Shamicka Arrington

The mother of Edwin 'Myzell' Arrington, who expressed disappointment with the sentencing of Latrelle Rogers.

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What they’re saying

“He shot my son five times in the back when my son was trying to run away from him because my son seen the gun. Five times, my son was left for dead in the cold for four hours until I found him.”

— Shamicka Arrington, Mother of Edwin 'Myzell' Arrington (Fox 19)

“That's why he was in the courtroom smiling and smirking because he knows he isn't going to be gone for a long time. He's going to still be able to come home and be with his family, while me and my family have to mourn my son every holiday, every birthday.”

— Shamicka Arrington, Mother of Edwin 'Myzell' Arrington (Fox 19)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Latrelle Rogers out on bail pending his appeal.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing tensions in the community over gun violence, sentencing disparities, and the impact of plea deals on victims' families, who felt the sentence was too lenient given the circumstances of the shooting.