Walter Metz Jr., a 67-year-old man from Cincinnati, OH, was tragically killed on June 30, 2022. He was found in an alley behind the Hook Fish and Chicken restaurant in the West End area. Witnesses reported seeing someone fleeing the scene and heading towards a house on Dayton Street. SWAT officers were called to the scene and surrounded the house, but the suspect was not found inside.
The suspect, Darnell Nelson, a 36-year-old man, was arrested later that evening and charged with Metz's
murder. Nelson was on parole for a federal gun possession charge at the time of the murder. During the court proceedings, Nelson admitted to his involvement in the killing. The judge set Nelson's bond at $1 million due to his extensive criminal history, which includes multiple violent offenses.
The Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the case to determine if there are any connections to another fatal shooting that occurred in the West End area 12 hours earlier. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit.
The death of Walter Metz Jr. has deeply affected the community, and efforts are being made to address the rising crime rates in the area. Residents hope for a safer environment and progress beyond the current challenges.
