Charleston Teen Sent to Prison for Violating Probation After 2021 Shooting

Crishawn Coller, 19, violated terms of his probation by filming himself with guns and drugs.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:06pm

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A Charleston, West Virginia teenager who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and wanton endangerment charges in 2021 for the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl has been sent to prison for the remainder of his original 11-year sentence after violating the terms of his probation. Crishawn Coller, 19, was arrested in March after videos were found on his phone showing him shooting and playing with numerous guns, as well as possessing drugs and cash.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges of juvenile justice reform and the difficulties in ensuring young offenders comply with probation terms after being released from custody. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of youthful offender programs and the need for stricter monitoring and support for at-risk youth to prevent repeat offenses.

The details

Coller was originally sentenced in 2023 to 11 years in prison - one year for involuntary manslaughter and five years each for two counts of wanton endangerment - for the 2021 shooting death of 14-year-old Da'nija Miller. However, in 2024 he was resentenced to a youthful offender program and placed on five years' probation. But just a couple weeks ago, Coller was arrested again after a search of his phones revealed multiple videos of him shooting guns, as well as photos of drugs and cash, violating the terms of his probation.

  • In August 2021, Coller shot and killed 14-year-old Da'nija Miller.
  • In June 2023, Coller was originally sentenced to 11 years in prison.
  • In June 2024, Coller was resentenced to a youthful offender program and placed on 5 years' probation.
  • In March 2026, Coller was arrested for violating his probation terms.

The players

Crishawn Coller

A 19-year-old Charleston, West Virginia resident who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and wanton endangerment charges in 2021 for the shooting death of a 14-year-old girl. He was originally sentenced to 11 years in prison but was later resentenced to a youthful offender program and placed on probation, which he has now violated.

Da'nija Miller

A 14-year-old Capital High School student who was shot and killed by Crishawn Coller in August 2021.

Judge Maryclaire Akers

The Kanawha County Circuit Court judge who originally sentenced Coller to 11 years in prison in 2023 and later resentenced him to a youthful offender program in 2024.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Crishawn Coller to remain on probation or send him back to prison to serve the remainder of his original 11-year sentence.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for stricter monitoring and support for at-risk youth to prevent repeat offenses, as well as the ongoing debate around the effectiveness of youthful offender programs and the challenges of juvenile justice reform.