Couple Sentenced in Deadly Shooting of 10-Year-Old in Cleveland

Jeffrey and Lanaemarshe Grant face sentencing for the 2025 murder of Kaden Coleman.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Jeffrey and Lanaemarshe Grant, who were previously found guilty on charges connected to the 2025 fatal shooting of 10-year-old Kaden Coleman in Cleveland, are set to be sentenced. The shooting happened on Feb. 7, 2025, when Kaden was in the back seat of a vehicle parked near East 147th Street and Edgewood Avenue. According to investigators, Jeffrey Grant and an unknown male approached the vehicle and opened fire before fleeing the scene.

Why it matters

The murder of Kaden Coleman, a 10-year-old boy, has deeply impacted the Cleveland community and sparked conversations about gun violence and public safety, especially for young people. The sentencing of the two individuals found guilty in Kaden's death is an important step in providing some closure and accountability.

The details

Jeffrey Grant was found guilty on three counts of aggravated murder, two counts of murder, two counts of attempted murder, one count of involuntary manslaughter, four counts of felonious assault, one count of possession of cocaine, one count of trafficking in cocaine, and one count of possessing criminal tools. Lanaemarshe Grant was found guilty of one count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of possession of cocaine, one count of trafficking in cocaine, and one count of possessing criminal tools. They were both also found guilty of having weapons while under disability.

  • The shooting happened on Feb. 7, 2025.
  • Kaden Coleman was pronounced dead at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital on Feb. 8, 2025.
  • On Feb. 10, 2025, police executed a search warrant at a home in Maple Heights and discovered a drug lab in the basement with large amounts of drugs, including over 550 grams of cocaine. Both Jeffrey and Lanaemarshe Grant were present and arrested.
  • Jeffrey and Lanaemarshe Grant were found guilty on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
  • Their sentencing is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Jeffrey Grant

One of the individuals found guilty in the 2025 shooting death of 10-year-old Kaden Coleman in Cleveland.

Lanaemarshe Grant

The wife of Jeffrey Grant, who was also found guilty in the 2025 shooting death of 10-year-old Kaden Coleman in Cleveland.

Kaden Coleman

The 10-year-old boy who was fatally shot in 2025 in Cleveland.

Michael C. O'Malley

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor who announced the guilty verdicts for Jeffrey and Lanaemarshe Grant.

Michael Shaughnessy

The Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge who will preside over the sentencing of Jeffrey and Lanaemarshe Grant.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Thursday whether to impose a sentence of life in prison or a lesser sentence for Jeffrey and Lanaemarshe Grant.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the devastating impact of gun violence on young lives and the urgent need for the community to come together to address the root causes of such violence and ensure the safety of all children.