By The Waterbury Times|Published Jan 7, 2026

WATERBURY — Yeanier Osorio-Medina has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for the 2024 broad daylight murder of LaShawn Nance, bringing a measure of legal finality to one of Waterbury’s most disturbing homicide cases in recent years.

Waterbury Man being Sentenced Today in Broad Daylight Wood Street Murder

The sentencing took place this week in Waterbury Superior Court following Osorio-Medina’s earlier guilty plea to Murder and Criminal Possession of a Firearm. The case stemmed from the fatal shooting of Nance on Wood Street, an incident that occurred in full public view and sent shockwaves through the city.

According to court records, Osorio-Medina was arrested on May 24, 2024, less than three weeks after the killing. He has remained incarcerated since his arrest, held on a multi-million-dollar cash-only bond, and appeared on the docket numerous times before the case reached sentencing.

During the sentencing hearing, emotions in the courtroom were heavy, particularly for the family of LaShawn Nance. A relative of the victim who was present reported to The Waterbury Times that Osorio-Medina was observed laughing during the proceedings, a moment that intensified grief and anger among those in attendance. The behavior, described as deeply disrespectful, stood in stark contrast to the gravity of the life lost and the pain felt by Nance’s loved ones.

Man Shot and Killed in Broad Daylight on a Monday Morning in Waterbury

LaShawn Nance was 19 years old at the time of his death.

The murder, carried out in broad daylight, quickly became emblematic of the city’s ongoing struggle with gun violence involving young offenders, and sparked renewed calls for accountability, prevention, and intervention.

With sentencing now complete, Osorio-Medina is expected to spend decades behind bars, effectively removing him from the community well into middle age. For the Nance family, the sentence closes the court chapter of the case, though the loss itself remains permanent.

The Waterbury Times will continue to follow developments related to violent crime, court proceedings, and their impact on families and neighborhoods across the city.

Stay linked as there is another suspect yet to be sentenced in this case.

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