CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) - The man who followed David Perez and his wife Jackie onto Interstate-77 in Cuyahoga Heights and opened fire last April faces a judge Thursday to learn his fate.

Ian Rich will appear before Judge Kevin Kelly at 9 a.m. for sentencing. He faces 35 to 40 years in prison.

19 News will have livestreaming coverage.

On May 6, Rich pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, attempted murder, and discharge of a firearm on or near a prohibited premise.

On April 28, 2024, Rich, 30, drove and followed David Perez, 57, and his 59-year-old wife Jackie from their home in Newburgh Heights to I-77.

Rich then sped up next to Perez’s vehicle and fired multiple rounds, striking both David and Jackie.

Rich fled the scene, but was arrested a short time later by Bratenahl Po

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