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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Catherine Armecin Martin

Viral Video Shows Convicted Former Ohio Lawyer Trying To Shoot Ex-Wife in Restaurant

Former Ohio attorney Matthew Exton captured in viral video attempting to shoot ex-wife (Credit: @WarPath2pt0/X)

A viral video showing convicted former Ohio lawyer Matthew Exton attempting to shoot his ex-wife inside a crowded restaurant has amassed more than seven million views on X (formerly Twitter), prompting widespread reactions to the dramatic confrontation.

The footage shows Exton approaching his ex-wife's table with a handgun and attempting to fire, but the weapon did not discharge. A waiter and two other men then rushed to intervene as screaming erupted at Sabira restaurant in Toledo on 11 April 2025.

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