DELAWARE, Ohio — A Delaware County jury found an 18-year-old man guilty of murder in the shooting death of a 38-year-old man earlier this year.
On March 8, Delaware police were called to Ross Street for a reported shooting. Officers found Alonzo Byrd lying in the street with a gunshot wound. He died from his injuries at a nearby hospital.
Police arrested Rayshawn Anderson, who was 17 at the time of the shooting. Authorities say Anderson shot Byrd five times in the middle of the road.
Complaints were filed in juvenile court, but he was later transferred to Delaware Common Pleas Court to be tried as an adult.
After a seven-day trial, a jury found Anderson guilty on two counts of murder with firearm specifications and one count of discharge of a firearm on or near prohibited premises.
“The life of Alonzo Byrd mattered. We are proud to stand up for all victims and hold individuals like Anderson accountable no matter their age.” Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Schiffel said.
Anderson is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 25. He faces life in prison with parole eligibility in 21 years at the earliest.
