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Taco Bell Woman Slain.
Stow Police: Taco Bell murder-suicide kills Megan Keleman, 25.
Published August 16, 2024 at 1:23pm by Jonathan Limehouse
Stowe, Ohio Murder-Suicide
Trigger Warning: Suicide
A shooting at an Ohio Taco Bell drive-thru has left 25-year-old Megan Keleman dead; the suspect, 53-year-old Jason Williams, also died by suicide. The Stow Police Department reports no known connection between the two, and a motive remains unclear.
What We Know:
- Wednesday, 7:19 pm: Taco Bell employee calls police, reports a "private property crash."
- Chief Film: Williams hit Keleman's car, then shot her. Witnesses say he blew his horn before the collision.
- Keleman, a recent grad with a master's in business, worked as a child advocate and bookkeeper.
- Lt. Prusha shared a statement from Keleman's family, asking for privacy during this difficult time.
- The rare homicide has shocked the Stow community.
- Taco Bell released a statement, expressing support for team members and cooperation with authorities.
“As a chief of police and a community leader, I would like to say this is a true tragedy... We are all parents, and we may never know why [this happened]." – Chief Jeffrey Film
If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are available:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Read more: 'A true tragedy': Ohio woman killed by man in Taco Bell drive-thru line in murder-suicide