Matthew Matt Russell Coyan, 39, of Pataskala, Ohio, was fatally shot on March 24, 2021 in the 100 block of Coronado Drive and was pronounced dead at the scene. A juvenile was also wounded in the same shooting and taken to hospital in stable condition. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called in to assist the Pataskala police, who say the incident remains under investigation and have asked anyone with information to come forward.

No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced and no charges related to the shooting have been filed as of the latest updates. Coyan has been remembered by the community as a loving family man and outdoor enthusiast. If anyone was in the area that night or has information that could help the investigation, please get in touch with Pataskala police.