Stanley Fairchild, a 40-year-old male from Englewood, Ohio, tragically passed away on January 16, 2022. His death occurred during a police standoff at a residence on Eller Avenue. According to reports, Fairchild was hiding under a bed when police officers, responding to a call about a wanted male with an active felony warrant, entered the home. The situation escalated when a K9 officer from Perry Township Police Department was deployed, and a single gunshot was heard from the bedroom. Fairchild was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, and a handgun was recovered from his hand.
The Montgomery County Coroner's Office confirmed Fairchild's cause of death as a self-inflicted gunshot wound. However, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called in to handle the criminal investigation, including crime scene processing and evidence collection. The investigation focused on whether the officers involved followed departmental policies and procedures during the incident. Additionally, Fairchild had an outstanding felony warrant for failing to comply with police orders and obstructing official business, stemming from a previous incident on December 16, 2021.
The Englewood Police Department conducted an administrative investigation to ensure compliance with their policies by the officers involved. The BCI's investigation aimed to determine the full circumstances surrounding Fairchild's death and whether any additional factors contributed to the tragic outcome. The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the standoff and the involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies.
Fairchild's death left behind a grieving family, including his mother Marie Ann Bulot Fairchild, his children Sky Fairchild, Stanley Fairchild, Lucas Evan Fairchild, and Brianne Noelle Fairchild, as well as his grandchildren and siblings. The community and his loved ones continue to seek answers and justice in the wake of this unfortunate event.
