Lorene Denton, 70, and Jeffery Denton, 64, Dead in Fatal Domestic Violence Shooting in Stark County, Ohio
A fatal domestic violence incident in Nimishillen Township, Stark County, Ohio, has left 70-year-old Lorene Denton and 64-year-old Jeffery Denton dead, prompting an investigation by local authorities. According to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 4100 block of Broadway Avenue NE during the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following a 911 call reporting a domestic violence incident.
The call came in at approximately 3:00 a.m. A female caller inside the residence remained on the phone with dispatchers while emergency responders were sent to the scene.
While deputies were still responding, the caller reported that a male suspect had shot a female victim inside the home. She also told authorities that she was hiding and waiting for law enforcement to arrive.
Authorities identified Lorene Denton as the victim and Jeffery Denton as the suspect. Both were reported dead following the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Further information about what happened inside the residence and the events leading up to the deaths had not been provided in the details available.
The incident has brought sorrow to those connected with the Denton family and the wider Nimishillen Township community. Thoughts are with everyone affected as authorities continue their investigation.
