Nathan McGlone, a 45-year-old man from Chillicothe, Ohio, tragically died on August 7, 2015, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was shot in the face during an apparent domestic dispute at a home in the 700 block of Jefferson Avenue in Chillicothe on August 2, 2015. Nathan was at the house when a dispute occurred, and he was shot by James Wilson, 59, who lived at the residence. Nathan was flown to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries five days later.
James Wilson was arrested immediately after the shooting and initially charged with attempted murder, felonious assault, and domestic violence. The Ross County Prosecutor Matt Schmidt instructed the police department to file a murder charge against Wilson, and the case was set to go to a grand jury for additional charges. However, Wilson took a plea deal before his trial began, pleading guilty to reckless homicide, a third-degree felony. The plea deal resulted in Wilson avoiding a murder trial and receiving an 18-month prison sentence.
The incident began when Nathan McGlone and Lori Wilson, James Wilson's wife, returned to the Wilsons' home after a platonic trip to the beach. Wilson asked McGlone to leave, but McGlone refused, leading to a struggle for Wilson's 9 mm handgun, which discharged and fatally wounded McGlone. Wilson's defense claimed that there was a struggle for the gun and that Wilson did not intend to kill McGlone.
Nathan McGlone was a loving father and a cherished member of his community. He was known for his generosity and caring nature, and he enjoyed restoring cars and riding his Harley Davidson with friends. Nathan's death was a significant loss to his family and friends, and he became a hero by saving three lives through organ donation.
The case brought attention to issues of domestic violence and the importance of addressing disputes safely and peacefully. Nathan McGlone's family and friends continue to remember him fondly and honor his memory.
