AKRON, Ohio — A man who killed an Akron worker with a shotgun pleaded guilty to murder and assault and learned his sentence Tuesday afternoon.

Judge Joy Joy Malek Oldfield sentenced Da’Quan Isaac, 27, to 18 years to life in prison for the murder of Ahmad Alibrahim, 21.

Family members told News 5 that Alibrahim was kind and caring. He liked football and was engaged at the time of the murder.

A 21-year-old worker was shot and killed at an Akron convenience store

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The victim worked at the Borders Drive Thru on South Arlington Street. The fatal shooting at the business occurred in December 2023.

According to police, Isaac went to the suitcase window to buy a single Black and Mild cigar when a dispute broke out over the status of the money Isaac was trying to give the clerk.

Police said the money had blood on it and Alibrahim refused to take it.

After a brief argument, Isaac fired through the access window, hitting Alibrahim in the neck. He died on the spot.