On February 6, 2022 at 6:41 pm Officers were dispatched to 223 W 1st Street for a man yelling for the
police. This is a sleeping room house containing 9 units. It is unclear what started the altercation as the
suspect did not speak with Detectives.
Johnathon Dischner used a long sword to attack three people. Michael Sandlin (age34) 223 W 1st Room
7 and Dennis Johnson (age 63) 223 W 1st Room 9, both died as a result of their injuries.
The owner of the residence, Jocelyn Dube (age 65) suffered multiple lacerations and is currently in a Ft.
Wayne, IN hospital.
Johnathon Lewis Dischner was still at the scene when officers arrived and was taken into custody
without incident. He was booked into the Grant County Jail for the below charges.
Johnathon Lewis Dischner
Date of Birth: 3-29-1984
223 W 1st Street, Apartment 4, Marion IN
Charges: 2 Counts of Murder, 1 Count of Attempted Murder
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information can call (765) 668-4417 Marion Police
Criminal Investigation Division.