Seth Barker Jr., 48, was found dead in Huber Heights, Ohio, on April 18, 2025. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office identified Barker as the deceased. Around 4:13 p.m. that day, police responded to reports of a possible arson at a tattoo business on Chambersburg Road after a 911 caller said gasoline had been spread inside and set on fire; a boyfriend at the scene reportedly extinguished the flames.

While officers were investigating the arson, investigators received a separate call about a male with a gunshot wound to the head. A 911 caller reported seeing a man with a gun lying unresponsive in a playground; Barker was later identified as the person found in the 6100 block of Chambersburg Road. Authorities believe the arson and Barker’s death are connected and detectives are working both scenes. Huber Heights police have referred to the investigation as a suicide but have not released an official cause of death or further details about the shooting.

Are there witnesses or local residents who saw activity near the Chambersburg Road business or playground on April 18 who can share information?