On Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 2:48 a.m., deputies were dispatched to 7598 Road 187, Oakwood, Ohio, for a man who had been shot as a result of a drive-by shooting.
Early in the investigation, Investigators learned there was no drive-by shooting. Deputies determined 26 year old Donald J. Richcreek shot his 28 year old brother, Anthony J. Richcreek, in the chest. Donald and Anthony lived at the Road 187 address.
Anthony J. Richcreek was transported to the Paulding County Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Donald J. Richcreek was arrested at the scene and booked at the Paulding County Jail on one count of Murder, an unclassified Felony. He will appear before the Paulding County Court via video arraignment on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing; however, no further information is expected to be released at this time.
