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Moment man tries to fire point-blank at his ex in a restaurant - but is stopped by the gun’s safety and a daring waiter
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- Matthew Exton, a former attorney, was convicted of attempted murder and multiple felonious assault charges after trying to shoot his ex-wife in a Toledo restaurant on April 11, 2025.
- Exton initially failed to fire the gun because the safety was on, and a waiter along with patrons tackled him before he could attempt again.
- The incident occurred during the restaurant's opening night, with Exton having been drinking nearby before confronting his ex-wife and her family.
- Exton claimed he did not intend to shoot but wanted to pressure his ex-wife regarding a property sale; however, the jury found him guilty, and he faces up to 25 years in prison.
- Following the incident, Exton's law license was suspended by the Ohio Supreme Court, and he is scheduled for sentencing on September 21.
