John A. Mast, 47, of Stanwood, Michigan, was shot and killed outside the Moe-Z-Inn bar in Morley on a Saturday night in October 2018. Known by some as Amish John, Mast worked as a contractor and farmer in the local community. According to accounts, a dispute inside the bar involved 48-year-old Randall Robert Jensen of Stanwood, who had been drinking and became belligerent. Jensen was asked to leave, returned with a firearm, and Mast stepped in to lead Jensen outside in an apparent attempt to de-escalate the situation.

Once outside, Mast was shot multiple times and died at the scene. Jensen fled but was located and arrested the following afternoon without incident. He was charged with multiple felonies including open murder and was denied bond at arraignment. The shooting profoundly affected the small community that regarded Mast as a helpful and well-liked neighbor.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has information about Mast’s final hours, please share what is known.