Middletown Police Arrest Two After Bar Shooting Kills One, Injures Three

A deadly shooting occurred outside Bar II on Elliott Drive in Middletown, Ohio, early on June 16, resulting in the death of Jessie James Jones and injuries to three others. Jerome Collier, 51, was arrested and charged with murder, while Dyshonna Goins, 27 or 28, was charged with felonious assault after allegedly striking a victim multiple times with a handgun. The incident involved gunfire into a crowd, with victims found both at the scene and hospitals, underscoring the chaotic nature of the event. Collier was granted a $1 million bond and expressed interest in representing himself legally, while Goins faces potential sentencing of 2 to 8 years if convicted. Police continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting and urge anyone with information to contact Detective Ballinger. The community remains shaken as victims and their families cope with the violent episode.