Chase Miller, a 32-year-old man from Millersport, Ohio, tragically died on August 9, 2021, in Rushville, Ohio. He was involved in a fatal shooting that occurred during a domestic dispute. The incident took place on Pleasantville Road Northeast near State Route 664 in Richland Township. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found three people who had been shot.
Chase was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two victims were transported to Columbus hospitals.
The investigation revealed that the shooting was a result of a domestic dispute. Kevin Arlington Strohm, a 64-year-old man, was arrested in connection with the shooting and charged with murder. Strohm was interviewed by investigators, along with several other witnesses, and was initially charged with murder. The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, along with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, continued to investigate the case.
The case was forwarded to Fairfield County Prosecutor Kyle Witt for review. The investigation involved assistance from the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau, the Fairfield County Prosecutor’s Office, the Fairfield County Coroner’s Office, the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification. The investigation aimed to gather evidence and build a strong case against the suspect.
Chase Miller was remembered as an incredibly hard worker and a loving family man. He was employed as a welder/mechanic and enjoyed spending time with his family and hunting. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, siblings, son, girlfriend, and many other relatives. His memorial services were held on August 14, 2021, in Thornville, Ohio.
The tragic loss of Chase Miller deeply affected his family and community, and the ongoing investigation sought to bring justice for his untimely death.
