Tacoma man sentenced for the manslaughter of Lehman Charrod Tucker

In a tragic case of mistaken involvement, Artavious Magee, 24, was sentenced to 13 years and four months for the manslaughter of Lehman Charrod Tucker, 20, who was shot dead during a confrontation outside a Tacoma apartment building. Judge Susan Adams characterized the shooting as cruel, reflecting the sentiments of Tucker’s mother, La Jonna Johnson, who conveyed the deep emotional void left by her son's death. The incident was sparked by a dispute involving Tucker's friend, Audrianna Young, who was enraged over her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend. Magee, who admitted to recklessly causing Tucker's death, initially faced more serious charges, which were reduced as part of a plea agreement. Young is also facing second-degree murder charges and has a plea date approaching.

The courtroom erupted into hushed cheers following the sentencing, illustrating the community's support for Tucker’s family. Testimonies revealed Tucker's character as a caring individual who often helped others in his community. His untimely death has left his family, including young sisters, struggling to cope, while calls for harsher penalties for repeat offenders resonate in the aftermath of this tragedy.