Man in Warren County who shot himself, after police shoot him, has died

LEBANON — A man who was shot by police and then shot himself last weekend in Lebanon has died.

On Saturday, June 17, around 11:30 p.m., Lebanon dispatchers received a call stating a man was outside a home in the 400 block of East Mulberry threatening to shoot the homeowners.

Lebanon police and Warren County sheriff’s deputies responded and approached Dione Kellum, 56, who had a handgun, according to Lebanon police.

During attempts to de-escalate the situation, Kellum fired a shot into the ground and then began to raise his weapon in the direction of officers. Two officers then fired their service weapons at Kellum.

>> Man arrested in connection to deadly Dayton shooting released from jail

Kellum went to the ground, then shot himself.

Medics began life-saving efforts. Kellum was taken to Atrium Medical Center and eventually to Miami Valley Hospital. He was pronounced dead Monday evening, according to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.

>> 4 suspects identified in connection to theft of $60K worth of dirt bikes from Dayton family

His cause of death was not released.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations is investigating.

It is not known if the officers involved in the shooting are on administrative leave, which often is the case when law enforcement officers are involved in the discharge of their weapons.

We are following this developing story and will offer updates as new information becomes available.

©2023 Cox Media Group