> Lafayette mother takes plea deal in shooting death of 1-year-old son; father heads to trial
Lafayette mother takes plea deal in shooting death of 1-year-old son; father heads to trial
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The Lafayette parents of a 5-year-old who fatally shot their 1-year-old sibling in July 2023 will soon know their legal fates.
Shatia Welch has withdrawn her previous not guilty plea and has now pleaded guilty to neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury. As a result, the prosecution has dropped all other charges. Welch was facing additional drug charges prior to the agreement.
Her sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, the father, Deonta Johnson, is set for a jury trial. He is charged with multiple drug and child neglect felonies. A date for Johnson's trial has not yet been set.
MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/lafayette-mother-shatia-welch-takes-plea-deal-shooting-death-1-year-old-son-father-deonta-johnson-jury-trial/531-b0bcb3ea-b62c-4de9-9d6e-af25aa401093
