Oroville, California – Asaahdi Coleman, a man responsible for a shooting on a Greyhound bus in Oroville in 2022, was recently convicted of second-degree murder. The jury found Coleman, a 23-year-old from Sacramento, guilty of second-degree murder and attempted murder with gun enhancements. He was also acquitted of three counts of attempted murder, with authorities alleging that he was a member of a Sacramento gang.
During the trial, Coleman’s defense attorney argued that his undisclosed mental illness impaired his ability to form an intent to kill. The attorney claimed that Coleman was shooting blindly at the individuals in front of him without any intent to kill. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey stated that Coleman faces up to 74 years to life in prison, with a possibility of parole after 25 years under California’s Youthful Offender Parole law.
Coleman is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Corie Carraway on May 31 at 8:30 a.m. He had opened fire on a Greyhound bus on February 2, 2022, injuring multiple people and fatally shooting 43-year-old Karin Dolton. Amongst the injured were an 11-year-old girl, a 25-year-old pregnant woman, a 32-year-old man, and a 38-year-old man.
The conviction marks a significant milestone in the legal proceedings following the tragic incident. The outcome of the trial sends a message about the consequences of such violent actions and provides a sense of closure for the victims and their families. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability in ensuring justice for those affected by senseless acts of violence.
As the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the shooting, the verdict brings a semblance of justice and closure to those impacted by the harrowing events that transpired on the Greyhound bus. The sentencing of Coleman will serve as a momentous occasion in the pursuit of justice and healing for all those involved in the case.