Son of Prominent Lindner Family Killed in Adams County Shooting
A man identified as Christopher Lindner was fatally shot by officers Friday evening at a family farm in Manchester, Adams County. The incident is significant for local residents because it involves a high profile family with deep local ties, raises questions about domestic violence and mental health resources, and is under active investigation by state authorities.
Authorities and the Lindner family confirmed that the man killed in a shooting in Adams County on Friday has been identified as Christopher Lindner, the son of businessman Carl Lindner III. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. at a farm owned by the Lindner family on Ohio Brush Creek Road in Manchester. Ohio State Patrol officers who responded to the scene say Lindner came out of a home on the property with a firearm and was fatally shot by responding officers.
The Lindner family released a brief statement on Sunday evening. “Our family is deeply saddened and devastated by the death of Christopher David Lindner," the statement read. "Christopher was a loving, kind, Christ Jesus follower, husband, and father of four who has suffered from mental illness. We thank you for your prayers and appreciate giving us time to grieve.”
According to the Ohio State Patrol, the shooting followed a domestic situation that had been developing over the last few weeks, and Christopher Lindner had been recently served a protective order. Both local police and the Ohio Attorney General's Office are continuing to investigate the incident. Investigations by multiple agencies are likely to focus on the circumstances that brought officers to the property and the use of deadly force.
The family is a prominent presence in the Cincinnati region and beyond. The Lindners own businesses based in Cincinnati that include United Dairy Farmers, American Financial Group, and the FC Cincinnati soccer team. Forbes estimates the family among the wealthiest in the world. The family also previously owned the Cincinnati Reds and Chiquita Brands International. Christopher Lindner was connected to the local education community as well, with the Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy soccer stadium unveiled in March bearing his name.
For Adams County residents, the shooting touches on several local concerns. The incident occurred on a rural property in Manchester, highlighting the intersections of private family disputes, rural policing, and access to mental health care in smaller communities. The presence of a protective order and a reported weeks long domestic situation may prompt scrutiny of how such orders are enforced and whether additional support was available to those involved.
Officials have not released further details about the investigation. The incident remains a developing story and authorities urge patience as inquiries continue. Local news outlets will update residents as new information becomes available.
