Franklin Woman Convicted of Attempted Murder After New Year's Eve Party Shooting

Olivia Clendenin faces lengthy prison sentence for firing at her husband's party, striking an innocent bystander

Feb. 3, 2026 at 5:23pm

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A 29-year-old Franklin, Ohio woman named Olivia Clendenin has been convicted by a Warren County jury of attempted murder, felonious assault, and illegally discharging a firearm into a habitation after she opened fire at a New Year's Eve party where her husband and boyfriend were both in attendance. Clendenin fired eight shots, striking an innocent bystander in the stomach and nearly killing him.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of domestic disputes escalating into violent crimes, as well as the risks posed to public safety when firearms are misused. The conviction of Clendenin sends a strong message that such reckless and criminal behavior will be met with serious consequences.

The details

According to prosecutors, Clendenin became aware that her husband and her boyfriend were both attending the same New Year's Eve party on January 1, 2025. After unsuccessfully trying to get her husband to leave the party, Clendenin arrived at the party location on Dearth Road in Clearcreek Township with a .40 caliber handgun and opened fire, discharging eight shots. One of those shots struck an innocent bystander who was sitting on the front porch, nearly killing him.

  • On January 1, 2025, Clendenin's husband and boyfriend were both present at a New Year's Eve party.
  • Clendenin attempted to persuade her husband to leave the party, but he refused.
  • Clendenin then arrived at the party location and opened fire, discharging eight shots.

The players

Olivia Clendenin

A 29-year-old woman from Franklin, Ohio who was convicted of attempted murder, felonious assault, and illegally discharging a firearm into a habitation after a shooting incident at a New Year's Eve party.

David P. Fornshell

The Warren County Prosecutor who announced Clendenin's conviction.

Kevin Barton

A detective with the Clearcreek Township Police Department who worked on the case.

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What they’re saying

“The victim had simply been invited to a New Year's Eve party and found himself in the middle of Clendenin's barrage of gunfire.”

— David P. Fornshell, Warren County Prosecutor

“Clendenin may have started 2025 as a free person, but will spend the rest of 2026 and, at a minimum, the decade thereafter incarcerated for attempting to murder at least one of her romantic interests, albeit striking and almost killing an innocent victim.”

— David P. Fornshell, Warren County Prosecutor

What’s next

Clendenin will be sentenced after the pre-sentence investigation is completed.

The takeaway

This case serves as a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences that can occur when domestic disputes escalate into violence. It underscores the importance of addressing relationship conflicts through lawful and nonviolent means, as well as the need for stronger gun safety measures to protect innocent bystanders from being caught in the crossfire.