James Shoemaker, 37, of Manchester, Ohio, was killed in a March 28, 2024 shooting at a West 6th Street residence that also took the life of Sharon Kay Mozingo. A third person was shot and reported in critical but stable condition. Two people were arrested that same day: David Johnson, 47, who has been charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Shoemaker and Mozingo, and Tabitha Johnson, who faces charges of tampering with evidence and obstructing justice. Both were held in Clinton County Jail pending transfer to Adams County. On April 12, 2024, a court set David Johnson’s bond at $2 million.

Friends and family described Shoemaker as loving toward children and willing to help others, and said the shooting was shocking in their small, close-knit town. The investigation into what led to the double homicide is ongoing.

If anyone knew James Shoemaker or has information about the March 28 shooting, please come forward.