Daren B. High, a 53-year-old man from Carey, Ohio, tragically died on July 10, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1968, in Findlay, Ohio, to Hershel John and Colette Elaine High. Daren was a graduate of Carey High School and was known for his love of sports, particularly Ohio State, Carey Blue Devils, Cincinnati Reds, and Cleveland Browns. He was also a devoted cat lover and attended Christ Lutheran Church in Carey.
Daren's death was the result of a shooting incident on Vance Street in
Carey. On the morning of July 10, 2022, Carey police officers responded to a call about a man walking in his underwear, reportedly carrying a gun and breaking windows. This man, identified as 51-year-old Melvin Nash, was confronted by deputies on the 500 block of North Vance Street. During the confrontation, Nash was arrested and taken into custody. Shortly after, Daren High was found on the same street with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, where he was pronounced dead around 9 a.m.
Melvin Nash, who was a neighbor of Daren High, was charged with murder in connection to the shooting. Detectives recovered several firearms, including a 7.62×39-caliber rifle, a .40-caliber handgun, and a .22-caliber Magnum revolver, from Nash's home. Several 7.62×39 casings were also found at the crime scene. Nash is facing pending murder charges, which will be presented to a Wyandot County grand jury.
The tragic death of Daren High has deeply affected the community of Carey, Ohio. He is survived by his brother, Greg High, and is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Graveside services were held on July 20, 2022, at Spring Grove Cemetery in Carey. The family requested that attendees wear Ohio State or Carey Blue Devil attire in honor of Daren's memory.
The investigation into Daren High's death continues as authorities work to gather more evidence and build a case against Melvin Nash. The community remains hopeful for justice and closure for Daren's loved ones.
