Newark Police Shoot Man Pointing Gun, Charge Obstruction

Two separate firearm-related incidents involving Newark men have recently drawn police action and legal consequences. On August 19, Ra’shawn Owens was arrested in Wilmington after a short chase; he was found carrying a loaded .22-caliber handgun and faces multiple charges including possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and resisting arrest. In a different case on August 15, 25-year-old Dylan Goodin was shot by Newark police after he allegedly pointed a handgun multiple times at officers and failed to comply with commands to drop the weapon. Goodin was hospitalized in stable condition but on a ventilator, and he now faces a felony charge of obstructing official business, with prosecutors requesting a $1 million bond, describing him as dangerous. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the probe into the shooting, and the involved officers have been placed on leave. These incidents highlight ongoing challenges with gun violence and law enforcement responses in the region.