MANCHESTER, Ohio —

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 news came in a brief statement that was released by the family on Sunday evening. Advertisement

“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.”

Lindner, 40, was killed by police around 5 p.m. in a shooting at a farm in Adams County that is owned by the Lindner family.

The farm is located in Manchester, at a property on Ohio Brush Creek Road.

Ohio State Patrol, who respo

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