Married Couple Sentenced for Deadly Shooting of 10-Year-Old Cleveland Boy

Jeffrey Grant received life in prison, while his wife Lanaemarshe Grant was sentenced to 18 years.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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A married couple, Jeffrey Grant and Lanaemarshe Grant, have been sentenced for their roles in the fatal shooting of 10-year-old Kaden Coleman in Cleveland in 2025. Jeffrey Grant was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 57.5 years, while Lanaemarshe Grant received an 18-year prison sentence.

Why it matters

The shooting death of a young child is a tragic and senseless act of violence that has deeply impacted the Cleveland community. This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and the need for comprehensive solutions to protect innocent lives.

The details

According to prosecutors, on February 7, 2025, Kaden Coleman was inside a car that was backing out of a driveway when Jeffrey Grant and another individual allegedly fired multiple shots from a rental car at the vehicle Kaden and his mother were in. Kaden was struck in the head and died the next morning. Police later executed a search warrant at a home in Maple Heights and found a drug lab and around 550 grams of cocaine, leading to the arrests of the Grants.

  • On February 7, 2025, Kaden Coleman was shot and killed.
  • On February 10, 2025, police executed a search warrant and arrested the Grants.
  • In late February 2025, the Grants were indicted by a grand jury.
  • In March 2026, Jeffrey Grant was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 57.5 years, and Lanaemarshe Grant was sentenced to 18 years in prison.

The players

Jeffrey Grant

A 35-year-old man who was found guilty of 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, one count of Possessing Criminal Tools, and one count of Having Weapons While Under Disability.

Lanaemarshe Grant

A 34-year-old woman who was found guilty of one count of Involuntary Manslaughter, one count of Possession of Cocaine, one count of Trafficking in Cocaine, one count of Possessing Criminal Tools, and one count of Having Weapons While Under Disability.

Kaden Coleman

A 10-year-old boy who was fatally shot in the head while inside a car that was backing out of a driveway.

Michael C. O'Malley

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor who stated that the sentences ensure those responsible for Kaden Coleman's death will spend years behind bars and that the community is safer because of it.

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What they’re saying

“A 10-year-old child lost his life to senseless violence. Today's sentences ensure those responsible for Kaden Coleman's death will spend years behind bars, and our community is safer because of it.”

— Michael C. O'Malley, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor (news5cleveland.com)

What’s next

The judge's decision on whether to allow Jeffrey Grant out on bail is expected on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to address gun violence and protect innocent lives in Cleveland's communities. It serves as a somber reminder of the devastating impact such senseless acts can have on families and the broader community.