Authorities Release Video of Fatal Manchester Farm Shooting

On December 10, 2025, WLWT published dash cam and body camera footage from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and responding officers that captures a high speed pursuit, the surrounding of a residence on Brush Creek Road in Manchester, and the moments before a fatal shooting. The chase ended when the vehicle entered wooded terrain and the subject walked into a house on the family farm, according to the video. Responding officers can be heard on radio and on body cameras coordinating positions, and then announcing that the subject was "on the balcony." Seconds later a single shot followed by a sustained volley of shots is audible.

Officers subsequently searched and cleared the residence and found Christopher Lindner with non survivable injuries. The Ohio Attorney General's office and local police continued their investigation as of the footage release. State involvement signals that the case may be subject to an independent review and could affect any criminal or administrative proceedings arising from the encounter.

Lindner was identified as the son of Cincinnati businessman Carl Lindner III. Family members had previously expressed concern about Christopher Lindner's mental health, a detail that has been part of community discussions since the incident. That context has focused local attention not only on the tactical sequence captured on video, but also on whether adequate mental health supports were available and whether different responses might have been possible.

For Adams County residents the episode is a reminder of how swiftly a traffic stop and pursuit can transform into a lethal confrontation. It has prompted calls for clarity about the timeline of events, the decisions made by officers on scene, and the ways local agencies coordinate with state investigators. The public release of body camera and dash cam recordings is likely to shape local conversations about policing, use of force, and rural mental health care access in the coming weeks.

As investigations proceed, county leaders and law enforcement say they will provide updates as information becomes available, while the community awaits findings that may influence policy and public confidence.