15-year-old boy fired 12 rounds at his mother’s boyfriend, killing him, after he called her derogatory names and hit her in the face; arrested
Ohio – In a shocking incident in Ohio, a 15-year-old boy is accused of fatally shooting a 30-year-old man, identified as L. Hyde, after he allegedly assaulted the teenager’s mother. The tragic event unfolded in the early hours of a Thursday morning, leading to serious charges against the young teen.
The incident escalated when Hyde, identified as the victim and the mother’s partner, was sitting in his car. According to reports from the police department and local news sources, the shooting occurred around 12:45 a.m., shortly after Hyde had allegedly attacked the boy’s mother while they were driving. The verbal altercation turned violent when Hyde reportedly called her derogatory names and struck her multiple times in the face.
Earlier on the day of the shooting, Hyde was involved in a confrontation with the teen’s mother while they were driving to a store. An arrest affidavit released the day of the shooting describes the encounter, stating that Hyde insulted and physically assaulted the woman. This led to Hyde’s arrest on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, and a temporary protection order was issued mandating that he keep his distance from her.
The police were alerted to the scene after the distressed woman, who has two other children with Hyde, called 911. The emergency responders arrived to find Hyde critically wounded; he was rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The teen was swiftly taken into custody and appeared in court the following day, where he denied the allegations against him. The prosecutor’s office, represented by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney T. Reintjes, argued that the teen’s actions were premeditated, noting that he had armed himself in anticipation of Hyde’s arrival and ultimately discharged 12 rounds, fatally wounding Hyde. Prosecutors are pushing for the case to be transferred to adult court due to the severity of the incident. The teen’s next court appearance is scheduled for March 3.
Hyde’s history with the law, particularly regarding violent behavior, is documented in court records from a 2017 incident where he was again charged with assault and criminal damaging, with the same woman as the alleged victim. He was convicted in 2018 and was subjected to a restraining order.
The community and the family of the victim and the accused are left reeling from the events. The prosecuting attorney’s office has expressed frustration and disappointment over the deadly outcome of what began as a domestic dispute. First responders who attended the scene are reportedly disturbed by the violence they witnessed, a sentiment echoed by community leaders calling for an end to domestic violence and better protection for victims. This case highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence and the tragic choices made in moments of extreme stress and fear. As the legal proceedings continue, the community seeks to recover and find ways to prevent such occurrences in the future.
