Barberton, Ohio – A tragic incident in Barberton, Ohio has left a family mourning after Nathan Flight, 25, was allegedly shot and killed while trying to help a friend get away from her husband during a domestic dispute. The suspect, Justice Oney, 24, has been released on bond, sparking anger and fear among Flight’s relatives.
Incident Overview
According to the Barberton Police Department, the confrontation occurred outside near an intersection when Flight attempted to help Oney’s wife to a safe place. During the altercation, Oney allegedly shot Flight, then forced his wife into a car at gunpoint before fleeing the scene. Authorities later located the couple a short distance away.
Oney faces charges of murder, felonious assault, and abduction.
Family and Police Reactions
Barberton Police Officer Marty Eberhart described Flight’s actions to WOIO:
“He was just there to talk to her because she was obviously upset and was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.”…