CINCINNATI (WXIX) – The manager of a VIP smoke shop in Delhi Township was found guilty by a Hamilton County jury in connection with a burglary that led to a fatal shooting in December, according to Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers.

According to Powers, Tony Thacker was found guilty of two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.

Thacker, 29, who lived in the back of the store, was the manager of the VIP Smoke Shop in Delhi Plaza when it was broken into on Oct. 20, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers said.

Powers said Thacker heard a glass break around 1 a.m. and came out of the back of the store with a gun. Tony is not allowed to own a firearm because of a juvenile criminal case, the prosecutor said.

When he reached the front of the store, Tony saw the suspects come in and began firing the gun, Powers said.

According to the prosecutor, the suspects fled and jumped into stolen cars.

Thacker continued shooting even when the suspects no longer posed a threat, Powers explains.

Johnson was shot after getting into the back seat of one of the stolen cars, Powers said.

According to court documents, a 15-year-old male suspect has admitted to five serious crimes, including manslaughter, burglary and receiving stolen goods.

A 17-year-old man admitted to being charged with seven counts of serious crimes, including manslaughter, grand theft auto and receiving stolen goods.

A 14-year-old girl admitted to committing four serious crimes, including receiving stolen goods, manslaughter and burglary.

Four adults still face charges in connection with the break-in, including 20-year-old Amontae Carter and 18-year-old Messiah Hart, both accused of murder.

Powers says Thacker faces a maximum sentence of 22 to 26 years in prison. His sentencing will take place at 9 a.m. on August 26.

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