Court hearing for 80-year-old man accused in shooting at Geauga County dog park after ‘political’ argument
By Julia Thyret
Published on May 5, 2026.
An 80-year-old man is accused of shooting another man at a dog park in Geauga County, Ohio, after an argument about President Donald Trump. The victim was found with a gunshot wound and transported to a local trauma center. The suspected shooter, Mathews, was arrested and a firearm was recovered. Mathews pleaded not guilty at his arraignment and posted bond. The shooting occurred when the victim was attempting to leave the dog park. The suspect's wife, Sally, stated that Mathews had parked next to her husband's car and while he was moving their dog into the back seat, Mathew saw Mathews sitting in his car with a weapon on the passenger seat.
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