On January 19, 2024, at approximately 7:44 a.m., the Morgan County Sheriff's Office received a distress call reporting a shooting in the basement of a residence on Coal Street in Chesterhill, Ohio. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 32-year-old Trey D. Dixon of Glouster, Ohio, deceased from a single gunshot wound.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit, the Southeastern Ohio Major Crimes Task Force, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation assisted in processing the scene. Morgan County Coroner David Parrett ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Several witnesses were interviewed; however, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Born on February 27, 1991, in Athens, Ohio, Trey Dixon was a certified welder and a member of the Local 18 Operator’s Union in Columbus.
He is survived by his mother, Marcy Dixon; his children, Treyson and Tatum Dixon; and numerous other family members. He was preceded in death by his father, John Ray Dixon, and his grandparents.
In the wake of his passing, a GoFundMe campaign was established to assist with funeral expenses and to support his surviving children. The community continues to mourn his loss, seeking justice and closure for his untimely death. 
