James D. Land, 47, of Manchester, Ohio, was found dead after an early-morning shooting on January 26, 2025. Deputies answered reports of gunfire at about 4:42 a.m. in the 300 block of E 7th Street and pronounced Land dead at the scene after discovering he had sustained fatal injuries.

Witnesses reported seeing a suspect vehicle leave the area, and that information led investigators to identify and arrest Jason Strain, 43, of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Strain was taken into custody in Kentucky and is being held in Warren County Jail on charges related to the incident. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and clarify the circumstances of the shooting.

If anyone saw or heard activity near E 7th Street in Manchester around 4:30 to 5:00 a.m. on January 26, please share what was observed.