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John Barnett

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 24, 2023, 53-year-old John Barnett of Dayton, Ohio, was fatally shot in Harrison Township. The incident occurred around 7:25 p.m. in the 1900 block of Ontario Avenue. Barnett had been called by his grandsons, aged 20 and 15, to help de-escalate an argument with a 31-year-old man who had come to their residence seeking another individual. Despite Barnett's efforts to calm the situation, the suspect drew a firearm and shot him in front of his grandsons and neighbors. Deputies attempte ...Read More
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  • WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio: Grandfather killed trying to protect grandchildren in Montgomery County
  • WKEF: Man shot dead Sunday in Harrison Township; person of interest arrested
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    Victim Details

    John Barnett

    Male

    Dayton

    OH

    2023-09-24

    53

    John

    Barnett

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Have you guys heard about the John Barnett case in Dayton? It just breaks my heart for his grandsons... ...Read More
    09/19/2024
    I'm deeply touched by the tragic loss of John Barnett, especially considering the circumstances surr... ...Read More
    04/21/2024
    Has anyone else been following the case of John Barnett in Harrison Township? It's deeply concerning... ...Read More
    09/30/2023
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