OTTAWA, Ohio (WLIO) — A Lima man has changed his plea in a deadly workplace shooting that took place in Leipsic in 2024.
Konner Dunklee, 27, pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated murder and felonious assault for the death of 30-year-old Farrah Croninger and the shooting of Michael Kitchen on April 18, 2024.
As part of the plea deal, other charges Dunklee was facing were dropped.
During the hearing, Dunklee stated that he used to work at Kitchen Enterprises Trucking Company. On the day of the shooting, he brought a 9 mm handgun to the business and shot Croninger. During a struggle with Kitchen, he also shot him.
On the day of the shooting, Dunklee brought a 9 mm handgun to the business and shot Croninger. During a struggle with Kitchen, he also shot him.
Dunklee left the scene and was later arrested in Allen County.
Prosecutors have requested that Dunklee receive life in prison without the possibility of parole. The judge will announce the sentencing decision during a hearing on April 17th.
Prosecutors have requested that Dunklee receive life in prison without the possibility of parole.
