Man who shot firefighter gets six years in prison

YOUNGSTOWN — The man who shot a former city firefighter in the firefighter’s East Side residence last fall has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Stefin Gantt, 21, of Warren, drew the sentence Wednesday from Judge Timothy E. Franken of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.

Gantt shot off-duty firefighter Andre Johnson, 26, in the face, stomach and leg Nov. 14 in Johnson’s North Fruit Street residence. Police said they believe Gantt was at Johnson’s house to buy drugs.

During the struggle in Johnson’s basement, Gantt’s right ear was likely bitten or cut off, and he suffered a gunshot wound to his left forearm, police said.

Gantt’s sentence is non-appealable because it was agreed upon by the prosecution and defense and adopted by the judge. He’ll get credit for the 292 days he has already been jailed.

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