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Coach Acquitted of Murder, Claims Self-Defense in Shooting

8/26/2025

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Lamont Ragan, a youth football coach, was acquitted of attempted murder related to a shooting at Walnut Hills High School on October 20, 2024.
The jury deliberated for eight hours, determining Ragan acted in self-defense against opposing team parent Ka’ron Booker.
Prosecutors alleged Ragan shot Booker in revenge, while the defense argued he feared for his life.
Ragan expressed relief post-verdict and plans to resume community work.

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Story summary

Lamont Ragan, a youth football coach, was acquitted of attempted murder related to a shooting at Walnut Hills High School on October 20, 2024.
The jury deliberated for eight hours, determining Ragan acted in self-defense against opposing team parent Ka’ron Booker.
Prosecutors alleged Ragan shot Booker in revenge, while the defense argued he feared for his life.
Ragan expressed relief post-verdict and plans to resume community work.