Dayton, OH – A 24-year-old man was sentenced to 67 years in prison for his role in the shooting that killed a 12-year-old girl. Antawan Benson received the sentence on Monday in connection to the death of Isabella Carlos.
Benson and his brother, Javen Conner, were found guilty on multiple charges earlier this month. The charges included murder and discharging a firearm into a habitation.
On August 22, the brothers confronted a woman in Trotwood over a social media post involving a relative. Children were present in the vehicle at the time of the confrontation.
Later that night, the brothers fired an AK-47 and an AR-15 at three homes around 12:30 a.m. on August 23. Inside one of the homes, Isabella was found sleeping in her bed when the gunfire struck.
Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. The brothers were indicted approximately two weeks after the incident.
Judge Gerald Parker noted the disturbing details surrounding Isabella’s death. He emphasized that she likely did not die immediately and that she suffered in her final moments.
The judge expressed frustration over Benson and Conner posting images of their empty firearm clips on social media after the shooting. He criticized their actions as “false bravado.”
A family member of Isabella spoke at the sentencing, highlighting the loss and impact on the family.
Conner is scheduled for sentencing on January 8.