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Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Fostoria man kills self after shooting attempt
Hancock Federal Credit Union
By JORDAN CRAVENS

Staff writer

FOSTORIA -- A 21-year-old Fostoria man apparently shot at another man and missed, then took his own life Monday morning.

The gunman, Jordan P. Hacker, 21, went to 120 W. Eagle St. before dawn Monday and asked to speak with a 31-year-old male resident, who is a former boyfriend of Hacker's current girlfriend, according to Police Chief John McGuire.

When the man answered the front door, Hacker produced a gun and fired a single shot at him through the door, McGuire said. The man was able to duck out of the way and suffered only minor flash burns from the firing of the gun.

The man's burns did not require hospitalization, McGuire said.

After firing the gun, McGuire said, Hacker fled the scene.

Police were called at 5:43 a.m. and officers, including a K-9 unit, found Hacker dead a short distance away at the corner of Main and Eagle streets. Police said Hacker had a bullet wound to the head and believe it was self-inflicted.

Police checked the suspect's home address, and McGuire said officers found a note indicating Hacker's plans to take his own life.

The note did not mention anything about shooting the Eagle Street man, and only pertained to Hacker "not being here any more," McGuire said.

One of Hacker's relatives indicated he had been taking a large amount of pain medication for a back injury, McGuire said. The relative said Hacker had been acting strangely for the past few days.

The investigation is ongoing.

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rayne wrote:
missing you!
“ Jordan I Miss You Really Much I Love You!! ”
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 12:41:37 PM
Chilli wrote:
Jordan
“ I agree with Stacy and Mike, and find it hard to understand why these folks continue to send these shout-outs to the general public. I am sure he was a nice guy to these people, but come on, enough already! ”
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 5:20:28 AM
stacy wrote:
Grieve in Peace,,
“ Just do it in PRIVATE,,,,, ”
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 5:53:28 PM
Lindsay wrote:
larger than life? sainthood?
“ I just wanted to point out to all the nay sayers on here that I am pretty sure no one has said Jordan was larger than life OR a saint. Please let the family and friends grieve in peace without putting words in peoples mouths. We are just talking about the guy we knew and loved and trying to remember the good things. And another thing I wanted to point out to some people is NOT everyone who loved Jordan knew he was depressed. The people that are saying those who loved him should have got him help need to back off. When people are really wanting to commit suicide they dont really talk about it for fear of "getting caught". Had even half of us known I am sure we would have stepped in to get him help. Please back off and let this family greive in peace. ”
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:38:13 AM
stacy wrote:
AMEN MIKE!
“ I couldn't of said it better myself..strange how folks (after death) get put up as being "larger then life"... ”
Monday, December 14, 2009 7:31:09 PM
Mike wrote:
A very sad ending to a young life
“ It's always sad when a young person dies. It seems this young man had some mental and emotional issues going on at the time of his death. Many have commented at how great a guy he was, but let's not turn him into a Saint, he like the rest of us are all sinners. It's unfortunate that he attempted to shoot another man before his death, thankfully that man escaped serious injury. Remember him for his quality traits, but he and none of us qualify for Sainthood! ”
Monday, December 14, 2009 1:24:19 PM
Sarah Sisser wrote:
Jordan
“ Jordan and I were very close as young teenagers. I have since moved away from the area and had not spoken to him in about a year. I was shocked to hear about his death, and as so many have mentioned, this incident is in such sharp contrast to the caring and peaceful man that I knew. I couldn't imagine what would have driven him to do this, but wish I could have been there for him. I will remember him as somone who would have done anything for those he loved, and who thought of his friends as family. He had big dreams for himself, which I always respected about him. He would tell me often about his aspirations to become a herpatologist...he loved reptiles! I am thankful to have so many fond memories of him. When we were just fourteen, Jordan scrimped and saved every last dollar to get me a diamond bracelet for Christmas. I had told him how beautiful I thought it was, never once thinking he would buy it for me. I have always cherished it, and this Christmas I will wear it and think of him in a more peaceful place.

To Lisa, Tyler, Dakota, and Rayne: Some of you may not remember me....it has been years since I've seen your family and (Rayne especially) was very young the last I saw you. Please know that, although I am miles away and was unable to attend the memorial service, my heart is with you. I cared about Jordan very much, and know how much he cared about each one of you. He will always be remembered in a beautiful way in my heart.

To those who have made judgemental comments about Jordan's state of mind and the incidents leading up to his death, I do not think this is the proper forum to speculate about a man I doubt you knew at all. For the sake of his family and those grieving with them, let us remember Jordan as we knew him to be.

With all my love to Jordan and his family. ”
Monday, December 14, 2009 11:22:03 AM
Misty Mason wrote:
R.I.P Jordan
“ I never really knew Jordan,just seen him around a few times,but i had to say something about these people saying things about stuff that they have no idea about.You do not know the reason he tried to shoot this guy or the reason he did this to himself, so you people really have no business speculating,and maybe his family wants this in the paper so maybe another family can see something and stop this sort of thing from happening to thier family member!You have no room to talk unless you have been in this families shoes! ”
Monday, December 14, 2009 9:44:54 AM
Scott wrote:
"We have one person to face to pass judgement on us"
“ What is his take on attempted murder? ”
Monday, December 14, 2009 8:05:07 AM
stacy wrote:
Not understanding,,,,,,
“ I don't believe I have ever read so many memorials, other then in a funeral home site,,which is where these should go. I just don't think this is the appropriate place for all of this. So many "loved" him, but obviously everyone dropped the ball on this one. Where were all of you family members when he was obviously acting a little differently the past few days. Of course there are so many "what ifs" I am sure,,,just don't forget that there are proper places for these memorials to your family member,,they normally provide it at the funeral home,,sign that gues book,,better yet,,get down on your knees and say them to him. Not sure why you feel the need to put all of these "private" thoughts out there for the public,,unless,,,,,,,well I choose to not go there,,,,,,,, ”
Sunday, December 13, 2009 11:01:10 PM
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