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9/14/24
A Coralville man whose gun was used in a fatal Iowa City shooting has reached a plea deal.
The shooting took place outside the former H Bar on South Van Buren Street on October 23rd of 2022. Iowa City Police say several physical fights broke out just before 2am, one of which involved 25-year-old Tramon Robinson. During the scuffle, a firearm in Robinson’s possession fell to the ground. 21-year-old Antonio Scotton of Cedar Rapids reportedly picked up the handgun and fired several rounds. 36-year-old Waymond Thomas, who was struck by the gunfire, died from his injuries.
Robinson has two felony convictions, and as such was ineligible to possess a handgun. He’s charged with Dominion or Control of a Firearm as a Felon, a Class D Felony punishable by a prison term of up to five years. On Friday, he reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Terms of the deal and a sentencing date have not been released.
Scotton, who has also reached a plea deal, was charged with Voluntary Manslaughter, Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, and Participating in a Riot. If convicted on all charges, he could have been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison. His sentencing is set for September 30th.