Bo Martin Killed, Dylan Stalnaker Arrested After Shooting Outside Johnny Gringos in Painesville, Ohio

Painesville, Ohio – A deadly shooting outside Johnny Gringos restaurant in Painesville early Saturday morning left 52-year-old Bo Martin dead and a 28-year-old man, Dylan Stalnaker, in police custody.

According to the Painesville Police Department, officers and emergency personnel responded around 3:30 a.m. to Johnny Gringos, located at 11 Chester Street, following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, first responders found Martin suffering from a gunshot wound outside the restaurant. He was transported to University Hospital’s Lake West Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Stalnaker was detained at the scene by bystanders and taken into custody. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital before being booked into the Lake County Jail. He faces a murder charge and is being held without bond, with an arraignment scheduled for Monday at 1 p.m. in Painesville Municipal Court.

Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are asking anyone with information to contact the Painesville Police Department at 440-392-5840 or the Painesville Police Tipline at 440-392-5839. Detectives are currently processing a large amount of evidence as part of the investigation.

Martin, a Kent State University alum, was a respected business owner in Mentor, Ohio, running the landscaping and snowplowing company “Yes We Can.” His death has sent shockwaves through the local community.

The Painesville Police Department emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and thanked members of the public for coming forward with tips and information.