Leon Scott Case, 51, was killed in his Wooster home on the 500 block of Spink Street on June 30, 2022. A well-known horse trainer at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, Case was shot in the hand and abdomen during an early-morning break-in by three masked, gloved intruders who, police say, intended to rob him. Emergency services arrived but Case died at the scene. A witness was struck in the head with a glass coffee jar and treated for injuries. The suspects fled on foot.

The Wooster Police Department collected one firearm and multiple pieces of evidence from the house and say the investigation is ongoing. Neighbors reported frequent disturbances and prior law enforcement visits to Case’s residence, and the killing has drawn attention in the community. An Orrville man, 19 years old, has been charged with murder in connection with the case.

Family remember Case for his dedication to horses and his kindness; they have asked that memorial contributions be made to horse or other animal shelters in his honor. If anyone has information about the break-in or those involved, please share it with Wooster police.