police-shooting · Middletown, Ohio

What happened after Middletown police shot a man during a search warrant?

What happened?

After a bodycam clip showed Middletown police shooting Michael Anthony Baker Jr. during a narcotics search warrant on May 27, 2025, a Butler County Grand Jury later ruled the officer's use of force justified.

Final outcome verified

Last checked: Jun 16, 2026
Sources: WLWT News 5

Timeline

  1. Middletown Police Department officers execute a narcotics search warrant at 909 Garden Avenue, leading to an officer-involved shooting where Michael Anthony Baker Jr. is killed and Mary Lou Dunn is injured.

  2. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) is called to investigate the officer-involved critical incident.

  3. During the subsequent search, narcotics are located in Michael Anthony Baker Jr.'s bedroom.

  4. A Butler County Grand Jury clears the Middletown police officer involved in the deadly shooting, ruling it as justified.

  5. Butler County Prosecutor Mike Moser issues a statement warning that pointing a firearm at a police officer would be met with lethal and justified use of force.

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