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Canton man accused of killing Akron man, toddler daughter, now facing death penalty

Allen's next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, December 14.
Credit: Summit County Prosecutor

AKRON, Ohio — A 36-year-old Canton man is now facing the death penalty for his role in the deaths of an Akron man and his 2-year-old daughter

Shawn Allen appeared in Summit County Court Tuesday and received the news that a grand jury had added death penalty specifications to his indictment.

Horace Lee, 43, was walking on Crouse Street in Akron with his daughter in a stroller on July 12 just after 1 a.m. when they were both fatally struck by a car, police report. 

Investigators later determined that Allen targeted the victim and his daughter after an altercation outside of a nearby bar. 

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“This was an awful tragedy. Mr. Lee and his 2-year-old daughter were targeted and purposefully run over and left to die. My office will fight for Horace, his little girl, and their family,” said Prosecutor Walsh. “The death of a child is one of the worst forms of criminal conduct in our society. After a thorough examination of this case, seeking the death penalty is appropriate.”

 In August, Allen was indicted on the following charges: 

  • 3 Counts of Aggravated Murder 
  • One Count of Murder
  • Failure to Stop After an Accident 
  •  Tampering With Evidence 
  •  2 Counts of Gross Abuse of A Corpse

Allen's next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, December 14.

 

 

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