Johnson County teen sentenced to more than 2 years in death of 15-year-old Kashius Davis

CLOSE VOICES Corporation seeks to stem 2020’s surge in gun violence by mentoring young people. This year saw the record homicide number shattered. Indianapolis StarFRANKLIN — “It’s our fault,” a Johnson County judge boldly declared during the sentencing hearing for 16-year-old Marcus Salatin, highlighting the community’s failure to prevent the act of youth violence that shocked his county.Late last month, the teenager pleaded guilty for his role in the October death of 15-year-old Kashius Davis in the Foxberry Trace subdivision of Greenwood. Salatin was accused of shooting into a vehicle and fatally injuring Davis, who was in the car with two other people.On Friday morning, the judge sentenced Salatin to more than two years in jail. Salatin will get credit for time served.Salatin was handcuffed and shackled, attentive yet resigned as he faced more than a dozen people in the courtroom, including the family of Davis.Remembering Kashius Davis: Family and friends call for justice after accused teen takes plea dealAttorneys from both sides re-hashed the events leading up to the fatal night of Halloween Eve 2020. They presented new evidence, including videos of firearms and violent threats made via Snapchat messages.Family members cried and shook their heads. The judge lamented that the community did not do better to serve the kids: “This is troubling.””My…
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