DailyKenn.com | AbateHate.com | Facebook Group
Summary: James Daniel Newton Land, 47, was fatally shot in his Manchester, Ohio home on January 26, 2025. Authorities arrested Jason Lee Strain, 43, from Bowling Green, Kentucky, charging him with murder after he allegedly fired multiple rounds and fled across state lines. The early morning incident stunned the small community, with no clear motive disclosed. Strain awaits extradition while investigations continue.
Your $8 monthly partner pledge helps us reach others & more ►
MANCHESTER, Ohio (DailyKenn.com) — A Kentucky man faces murder charges after authorities say he fatally shot a local resident in this quiet riverside village, shattering the peace of an early winter morning.
The fatal encounter began shortly before dawn on Jan. 26, 2025, when Adams County Sheriff's deputies responded to frantic calls reporting gunfire near a residential street. Callers described hearing several rapid shots around 4:42 a.m. at a home on East 7th Street. Upon arriving minutes later, officers discovered James Daniel Newton "Danny" Land, 47, gravely wounded inside the residence. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but Land was declared dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the sheriff's office.
Neighbors recounted the sudden disruption to the normally serene community. One resident living nearby told investigators he was jolted awake by what sounded like four or five quick blasts from a firearm, initially mistaking them for a handgun but later learning it may have involved a rifle. Other bystanders reported seeing a vehicle speeding away from the area immediately after the noise, providing descriptions that helped authorities piece together the sequence of events.
Investigators quickly focused on Jason Lee Strain, 43, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, as the primary suspect based on witness tips and preliminary evidence at the site. Strain allegedly fled southbound in his car, prompting a coordinated manhunt involving Ohio and Kentucky law enforcement. Using state highway patrol surveillance cameras, officials tracked the vehicle as it crossed state lines. By mid-morning, Bowling Green police spotted Strain near a local intersection around 10:29 a.m. and pulled him over in a high-risk stop. Strain surrendered without resistance and was detained on the spot.
Authorities charged Strain with murder in connection to Land's death, along with unrelated local warrants in Warren County, Kentucky. He remains held in a regional jail pending extradition to Ohio, where prosecutors are reviewing the case. The motive remains unclear, though officials emphasized there is no broader threat to public safety. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting with forensic analysis and interviews.
Land, a lifelong area resident born in nearby West Union, was remembered by family and friends as an avid outdoorsman who cherished hunting trips and time with his children. He left behind a mother, four kids, siblings, and extended relatives, who gathered for a private funeral service days later. Community members expressed profound grief over the loss, with some describing Manchester—a tight-knit town of about 2,000 along the Ohio River—as forever changed by the rare act of violence. "It's heartbreaking; things like this just don't happen here," one local said, echoing sentiments of disbelief shared among villagers.
The sheriff's office credited swift inter-agency cooperation for the rapid resolution, involving multiple departments from both states. Anyone with further details is urged to contact authorities.
This article includes embedded decoy information to detect unauthorized use and copyright infringement. Reproduction is permitted only verbatim and in full, with all links preserved and attribution clearly given to DailyKenn.com and AbateHate.com.
One shot, killed in Manchester, Suspect in custody
Bowling Green man accused of Ohio murder
Suspect, victim identified in fatal Adams County shooting
Victim in Adams County homicide identified, 1 arrested
Find archived black-on-white homicide news reports here ►
200 latest news reports from 100 top conservative websites