Former Attorney Convicted of Attempted Murder in Restaurant Incident
A former attorney, Matthew Exton, has been convicted of attempted murder after he attempted to shoot his ex-wife inside a restaurant in Toledo, Ohio. The gun failed to discharge, and patrons tackled Exton before he could attempt to shoot again.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 6, 2026 — Matthew Exton, formerly an attorney, has been convicted of attempted murder following an incident that occurred inside a restaurant in Toledo, Ohio. The conviction stems from an alleged attempt by Exton to shoot his ex-wife.
Details indicate that during the alleged attempt, the firearm Exton possessed failed to discharge. Patrons present at the restaurant intervened, tackling Exton before he could make another attempt to use the weapon.
The specific date of the incident was not provided. The name of the restaurant where the event took place has also not been disclosed. Further details regarding the timeline of events, the exact nature of the weapon used, or the specific legal proceedings beyond the conviction for attempted murder are not available in the provided information. The outcome of sentencing, if it has occurred, was not specified.
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