Officers found Moore with a gunshot wound late that evening; she was pronounced dead at the scene. Four people were present: Moore, 18-year-old Jakob Heintzelman, his girlfriend, and another male. Heintzelman claimed the gun discharged accidentally while he was cleaning it, per Lake Township Police Chief Mark Hummer.​
Suspect Status
Heintzelman faces a reckless homicide charge and was arraigned on Monday with bond set at $75,000, plus electronic monitoring if released. Online jail records confirm he’s held on $85,000 bond.[query] Police confirmed his arrest to local outlets like WTVG and The Toledo Blade.
Victim’s Life
Moore attended Woodmore High School, excelling on the honor roll and participating in cheerleading, basketball, track, volleyball, wrestling, FFA, and choir. She worked at her family’s Granny’s Kitchen in Woodville and dreamed of becoming an OB nurse. A GoFundMe describes her radiant smile and compassion, raising over $20,000 by January 26 for funeral costs; she’s survived by her mother, siblings, and extended family.
