Crime & Safety
Union County, OH Shooting Update: Man Struck by Stray Bullet
Marysville, OH – A man visiting a Union County sports complex was struck by a stray bullet, prompting an investigation that has now resulted in criminal charges against a 27 year old Marysville reside
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-11-09T19:42:19.746Z
Marysville, OH – A man visiting a Union County sports complex was struck by a stray bullet, prompting an investigation that has now resulted in criminal charges against a 27 year old Marysville resident, authorities announced Monday.
According to the Union County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots near the Union County Sports Complex at 16000 Simmons Lane around 7:05 p.m. Oct. 6.
Investigators determined that a stray bullet struck a man in his left shoulder but did not penetrate his skin.
The incident prompted an evacuation of multiple families from the sports complex, with assistance from the Marysville Fire Department, Marysville Police Department and Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Investigators Trace Bullet to Firearm During the investigation, deputies and detectives recovered a stray bullet and seized a firearm. Evidence was submitted to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification for forensic examination.
Authorities confirmed that the recovered 9mm bullet was fired from a Sig Sauer P320 Raider Flux handgun seized during the investigation.
Detectives determined the shots were not intentionally directed toward the sports complex.
Instead, investigators concluded that the bullets originated from target practice involving a poor backstop, allowing a round to travel beyond the intended shooting area.
Marysville Man Faces Criminal Charges The sheriff's office identified the individual as Jacob DeJarnette, 27, of Marysville.
DeJarnette was charged with one count of negligent assault, a third degree misdemeanor, and one count of inducing panic, a first degree misdemeanor.
He is scheduled to appear in Marysville Municipal Court on Monday, Nov. 23, at 8 a.m.
The sheriff's office released the updated findings Monday, Nov. 9. Authorities did not report additional injuries in the release.
The charges are allegations, and DeJarnette is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.