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On 11/17/2025 officers responded to a domestic violence call that developed into a hostage situation. The mother called 911 stating that her son had a gun. A male voice then allegedly took over the call and said the woman was a hostage. Officers arrived and entered the scene. The man allegedly pointed a gun at police and officers opened fire and killed him.

https://www.fox19.com/2025/11/20/shes-hostage-mom-calls-911-son-deadly-police-involved-shooting/
https://www.fox19.com/video/2025/11/18/1-dead-after-hostage-situation-police-involved-shooting/
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On 11/16/2025, officers escalated a chase involving Tre’Sean L. Clemons in Shelby County. Police pursued the vehicle at high speed until Clemons crashed, and he died at the scene. A 19 year old female passenger from Piqua was seriously injured and was flown to Miami Valley Hospital. Officers reported that the incident began when they attempted to stop the vehicle and Clemons refused, escalating the pursuit that ended in the fatal crash.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-dead-woman-flown-hospital-police-020451470.html
https://www.whio.com/news/local/man-killed-woman-flown-hospital-after-crash-following-chase-shelby-county/3VJ5NQHSWBFU5DPUAVCDJJN5NU/

On 11/14/2025, officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man in the roadway brandishing a firearm on Route 534 in Southington. Upon arrival officers approached the armed suspect. Shots were fired by officers. The suspect was transported to University Hospital in Portage County where he later died. No officers are reported injured.

https://www.wfmj.com/story/53250338/suspect-dies-at-hospital-after-officerinvolved-shooting-on-route-534-bci-investigating/
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/northeast-ohio/trumbull-county-sheriffs-office-armed-man-dies-shooting-involving-officers/95-3b1ca932-6105-47c4-a5a7-572c4652aebf

On 11/14/2025, police escalated a chase involving Christopher Lindner at speeds reported to exceed 100 miles per hour, ending on Brush Creek Road on the Lindner family property in Manchester. After the chase ended, Lindner left his vehicle and entered a residence. Officers formed a perimeter and attempted to negotiate his surrender. After an extended period, Lindner exited the residence holding a firearm and officers opened fire and killed him at the scene. Multiple law enforcement agencies were present, but investigators have not released how many officers discharged weapons or how many rounds were fired. The incident originated when a caller reported being concerned for their safety. Lindner had a documented history of past violence including a 2019 case in which his then-wife photographed him pointing a handgun at her. That case was dismissed. Lindner was the son of Carl Lindner III who is widely known for owning the Cincinnati Reds and serving as co-CEO of American Financial Group.

https://local12.com/news/local/armed-suspect-killed-officer-involved-shooting-adams-county-manchester-shots-fired-gun-weapon-brush-creek-road-pursuit-chase-sheriff-deputy-injuries-dead-public-safety-investigation-cincinnati-ohio
https://www.fox19.com/2025/11/15/member-prominent-cincinnati-family-killed-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/police-presence-forms-in-adams-county-after-bci-responds-to-reports-of-officer-involved-shooting

On November 3, 2025, Elyria police shot and killed a man during a confrontation at a hotel after receiving reports that he had assaulted a family member and was threatening guests. Officers arrived and attempted to deescalate the situation, but the man refused commands and continued to act aggressively. During the encounter, police opened fire, killing him at the scene.

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/elyria-police-suspect-dead-after-confrontation-with-officers-at-hotel/95-8c1fe2ee-d26c-47b5-a9d2-4575002bcce3

On 10/27/2025, officers with the Mount Vernon Police Department responded to a domestic violence call that escalated into an armed standoff. The man barricaded himself in the attic of a residence. After a prolonged standoff, he died by suicide.

https://www.knoxpages.com/news/mount-vernon-domestic-violence-incident-ends-with-suspect-killing-himself-police-say/article_

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, deputies from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a “disorderly complaint” around 3 p.m. along State Route 180, approximately half-mile west of Zane Trace High School near Chillicothe, Ohio. Officials located 58-year-old Bryan Rothe at his residence. Deputies attempted to arrest him for assault, and during the arrest encounter the situation escalated into gunfire. Rothe was shot on the scene and later died of his injuries.The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has taken over the investigation.

https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/possible-shooting-in-officer-involved-critical-incident-in-chillicothe-columbus-ohio-south-central-news-state-route-180-400-block-ross-county

On 10/25/2025, 34-year-old Jacob E. Prichard killed his wife, Jaymee M. Prichard, 33, and his coworker, Jaime S. Gustitus, 25, before driving to the parking lot of the West Milton Municipal Building on State Road 48. There, Prichard placed his wife’s body in the trunk of his vehicle and fatally shot himself. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting the investigation.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

https://www.whio.com/news/local/women-man-dead-double-murder-suicide-identified/GVQPP6XQUZGLVDQ3JAAEJRD4NY/
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https://www.whio.com/news/local/911-call-reveals-new-information-about-double-murder-suicide-in-miami-valley/V5XG67CS3VABRBW6M5K4H3KZLA/

On October 22, 2025, officers with the Findlay Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at a residence on the 1600 block of Cherry Lane. When police knocked on the door, a man opened it and pointed a firearm at officers. Police opened fire, striking him multiple times. He was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.

https://thecourier.com/news/648898/findlay-officer-involved-shooting-leads-to-mans-death/
https://www.hometownstations.com/news/hancock_county/one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-findlay/article_40bb287d-65c1-46ad-ad4e-e2cab6af29ac.html
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/findlay-pd-officers-shoot-kill-armed-suspect-cherry-lane-wednesday-afternoon/512-4ec2b5f0-c78f-417d-b576-d1263d2f1b3a

On 10/16/2025, Cincinnati police responded to reports of a stabbing and shooting in Westwood. During the response, a man on a motorcycle fled from officers, initiating a pursuit that continued into Queensgate. The chase ended when the motorcycle crashed along Dalton Avenue near Union Terminal. The driver, 28-year-old Austin Hust, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another person who had been stabbed earlier was hospitalized in serious condition.

https://www.wlwt.com/article/fatal-crash-queensgate-union-terminal-stabbing-westwood/69062368
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2025/10/16/cincinnati-police-queensgate-fatal-pursuit-crash/
https://www.fox19.com/2025/10/16/cpd-investigating-fatal-crash-following-stabbing-call-westwood/

On 10/12/2025, Trumbull County deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Bristol Township that escalated into a chase ending in Warren near 4th Street and Highland Street. The individual continued driving and, after stopping, pointed a gun toward officers and moved toward a police vehicle. Officers opened fire, striking the man, who later died despite CPR attempts. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation.

https://www.wfmj.com/story/53156852/large-police-presence-in-warren-responding-to-incident

On 10/12/2025, around 3:36 a.m., Columbus Police responded to reports of a robbery near North High Street and East 9th Avenue in the University District. Two individuals told officers that a man had pointed a firearm at them. Police located a man matching the description and ordered him to stop and raise his hands. The man continued running and, during the brief chase, pointed a gun. Officers opened fire, striking him. He was transported to Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 3:56 a.m. Several other individuals were detained.

https://www.thelantern.com/2025/10/one-dead-several-in-custody-following-officer-involved-shooting-in-university-district-sunday/
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/suspected-robbery-leads-to-officer-involved-shooting-one-dead-near-ohio-state-campus-columbus-police-university-district
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/10/12/columbus-police-shoot-kill-robbery-suspect-in-university-district/86659317007/

On 10/10/2025, Youngstown Police responded to a prowler call in the 100 block of Bennington Avenue. Officers located Arthur Tyrone Mitchell hiding behind a shed. During contact, Mitchell shot an officer in the arm, striking an artery. Officers opened fire and killed Mitchell. The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.

https://www.wfmj.com/story/53151138/youngstown-police-officer-suffering-nonlifethreatening-injuries-following-shooting
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/1-dead-officer-injured-in-youngstown-shooting/
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/10/10/one-dead-police-officer-shot-youngstown/
https://www.wytv.com/news/local-news/1-dead-officer-injured-in-youngstown-shooting/
https://www.vindy.com/news/local-news/2025/10/youngstown-officer-shot-in-arm-during-gunfire-exchange-suspect-dead/

On 10/08/2025, a Grove City police officer was injured and a man was killed after both were shot during a chase that followed a barricade situation.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/officer-shot-suspect-dead-grove-013756201.html

On 10/07/2025, Toledo Police officers responded to a request for assistance related to an armed individual at an apartment. They located Zachary Reed leaving a building near Brookview and Airport Highway. A pursuit ended in a crash at the 3100 block of Airport Highway. He remained in the vehicle and held a gun, triggering negotiations that lasted about 30 minutes. He eventually pointed the weapon at officers, who fired, striking him. He was transported to University of Toledo Medical Center where he later died from multiple gunshot wounds. A police officer sustained minor injuries.

https://www.13abc.com/2025/10/08/man-shot-by-toledo-police-airport-hwy-tuesday-morning-dies/
https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2025/10/07/police-shoot-wound-individual-in-south-toledo/stories/20251007085
https://www.13abc.com/2025/10/07/suspect-shot-by-tpd-officer-byrneport-apartments/

On 10/02/2025, Euclid police pursued a stolen black Jeep SUV traveling westbound on St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland. The fleeing SUV collided with a silver Chevrolet Impala at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue and Nottingham Road. The driver of the Impala, 54-year-old Maurice Ford, was pronounced dead at the scene. At least two individuals from the SUV were taken into custody. Cleveland police and EMS assisted at the scene, and the investigation remains ongoing.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/40-year-old-driver-killed-and-2-in-custody-following-police-pursuit-and-crash-in-cleveland
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/10/02/police-chase-ends-deadly-crash-cleveland/
https://www.news5cleveland.com/about-us/as-seen-on/morning-digest-one-killed-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-guardians-game-3-on-news-5

On 09/28/2025, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Hayer Drive in Painesville Township after reports of gunfire. A SWAT team surrounded the residence and attempted negotiations. When officers entered the home, they found a man dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. One dog was also killed during the incident.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/painesville-township-incident-leaves-man-035900011.html
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/northeast-ohio/2-found-dead-swat-team-responds-domestic-violence-painesville-hayer-drive/95-f329c3d4-8efc-4de2-b55f-436c402833ef

On September 23, 2025, Shaker Heights police arrested 45-year-old Richard Koballa at an apartment building on the 18000 block of Kemper Road. After being taken into custody, he reportedly ingested an unknown substance and was transported to University Hospitals for treatment. He died later that day. The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department confirmed his death following arrest.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/10/01/man-accused-slavic-village-double-homicide-dies-after-being-arrested/

On 09/18/2025 around 6:45 p.m., Brunswick Police responded to a disturbance at the BP station at Boston Road and Pearl Road. Officers took Jacob Derkin, 41, into custody. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Medina County Coroner ruled the cause of death was cardiac arrest, categorized as a medical emergency. Officials said Derkin had sustained injuries prior to his arrest. Autopsy and toxicology tests remain pending.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/ohio-bci-investigating-deadly-incident-at-brunswick-gas-station
https://fox8.com/news/bci-investigating-officer-involved-incident-in-brunswick

On 09/19/2025, Springfield police attempted to stop a truck for speeding. The driver, identified by family as Patrick Foley, ran from the vehicle and onto South Isabella Street. An officer deployed a taser, causing him to fall face-first onto a gravel path where he sustained severe facial bleeding. He was transported to Miami Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation.

https://www.whio.com/news/local/man-dies-after-being-tased-by-springfield-officer-during-chase-family-says/JI2Q5H4MPVFXPCUQXCA5ZXJI74/

On 09/16/2025, U.S. Marshals attempted to arrest 52-year-old Thomas Kelly at his residence in the 1100 block of Clarendon Avenue NW in Canton on a warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. As law enforcement approached, Kelly shot himself. A task force officer also discharged a weapon during the incident. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is conducting the investigation.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/09/16/canton-sex-offender-dies-by-suicide-marshals-attempt-arrest/

On 09/08/2025, deputies with the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a motorcycle near Stanhope-Kelloggsville Road and Anderson Road in Dorset. The driver, identified as Jerry Pegram, did not stop. Deputies pursued him, and during the encounter, deputies opened fire, killing him. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is reviewing the case.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/man-died-officer-involved-shooting-035900866.html
https://www.facebook.com/groups/364095751937250/posts/1120979636248854/

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Christopher Reed along with a passenger later identified as Kelly Wise (both age 47) were chased for possible retail theft at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Parkway Center area. Police located their car parked in a fire lane near the exit of a nearby Walmart. A K9 unit was deployed to block the vehicle. Reed caused minor damage to a K9 cruiser while driving away. An off‑duty officer allegedly saw Reed’s vehicle traveling westbound on the wrong side of White Road at dangerous speeds. Due to the continuation of reportedly dangerous driving, a sergeant authorized a pursuit over the radio. Subsequently, another officer intercepted northbound near I-71 and began a pursuit. Reed exited onto Greenlawn Avenue near Greenlawn Cemetery where the aggressive high-speed pursuit resulted in a catastrophic collision, killing both the driver and passenger.

https://www.whio.com/news/local/two-people-were-killed-after-police-pursuit-ends-crash/Q6YC3SYP2BEDNDCV6VV5Z2GBOM/

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Christopher Reed along with a passenger later identified as Kelly Wise (both age 47) were chased for possible retail theft at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Parkway Center area. Police located their car parked in a fire lane near the exit of a nearby Walmart. A K9 unit was deployed to block the vehicle. Reed caused minor damage to a K9 cruiser while driving away. An off‑duty officer allegedly saw Reed’s vehicle traveling westbound on the wrong side of White Road at dangerous speeds. Due to the continuation of reportedly dangerous driving, a sergeant authorized a pursuit over the radio. Subsequently, another officer intercepted northbound near I-71 and began a pursuit. Reed exited onto Greenlawn Avenue near Greenlawn Cemetery where the aggressive high-speed pursuit resulted in a catastrophic collision, killing both the driver and passenger.

https://www.whio.com/news/local/two-people-were-killed-after-police-pursuit-ends-crash/Q6YC3SYP2BEDNDCV6VV5Z2GBOM/

On August 28, 2025, a 33-year-old man inside the emergency department at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital disarmed a Mercy Health police officer and shot himself. He died from the self-inflicted wound. Youngstown police are investigating how the officer was disarmed.

https://www.police1.com/investigations/man-in-ohio-hospital-disarms-officer-fatally-shoots-self
https://www.wfmj.com/story/53051021/police-man-fatally-shot-himself-with-mercy-health-police-officers-gun
https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2025/09/ypd-hospital-shooting-was-suicide

On 08/24/2025 in the early morning, Cuyahoga County deputies pursued a suspected impaired driver traveling east on St. Clair Avenue. The vehicle crashed into another car, killing a woman inside and injuring several others. The fleeing driver was seriously injured and remains hospitalized. Deputies also sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The driver has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and suspected OVI.

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/one-dead-several-injured-after-overnight-pursuit-ends-in-crash-on-st-clair-avenue/95-c8713ff6-5a83-4d4e-8ea3-434d37e31baf
https://www.wkyc.com/video/news/local/cleveland/one-dead-several-injured-after-overnight-pursuit-ends-in-crash-on-st-clair-avenue/95-e13a2fbc-ce68-4537-b099-e8b9db3d4292

On August 24, 2025, police attempted a traffic stop for a missing license plate. Police escalated a high-speed chase after Justin Eckhart reached speeds up to 150 mph. Police claim they called off the chase after briefly losing visual contact. Shortly thereafter, Eckhart crashed into the driver’s side of a minivan turning at the intersection of U.S. 224 and Township Road 259. He was ejected from the motorcycle and died at the scene. The minivan’s occupants, a 77-year-old driver and a 79-year-old passenger, sustained minor injuries.

https://www.hometownstations.com/news/hancock_county/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-after-high-speed-chase-in-findlay/article_0c8e7944-2a11-4bb4-908d-eeefb6972682.html
https://wfin.com/local-news/sheriffs-office-involving-fatal-crash-involving-motorcyclist/

On 08/15/2025, Toledo Police Department officers attempted to serve a warrant at a residence in the 800 block of South Toledo. While officers were outside making entry, an individual inside the home fatally shot themself. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. The case remains under investigation by the Toledo Police Department.

https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/person-shoots-self-as-police-serve-warrant-in-south-toledo/512-26753306-768a-4b65-80e0-801fcc08c902

On August 8, 2025, 47-year-old Keith Johnson entered the KeyBank branch on Suder Avenue near Shoreland Avenue in Toledo and fired a round into the ceiling, creating an immediate armed crisis. Bank employees and customers were rapidly evacuated by officers as police secured the perimeter. Toledo Police units aggressively locked down the surrounding area, blocking traffic and controlling all access routes, while heavily armed officers moved in on the bank from multiple entry points.
Command coordinated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, deploying specialized crisis negotiators to establish immediate communication and assess Johnson’s intent. Tactical officers entered the bank under ballistic cover, dominating the interior space with weapons trained on Johnson while issuing loud, clear commands to disarm and surrender.
Johnson placed his firearm to his own head and discharged it. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is under joint investigation by the Toledo Police Department and the FBI, with evidence collection including ballistic analysis, witness interviews, and security camera footage review.

https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2025/08/08/man-dead-after-entering-point-place-bank-and-shooting-into-the-ceiling/stories/20250808123
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/toledo-police-keybank-point-place-bank-robbery-fbi/512-0dacebc4-e2c6-4dc5-ab89-f5be8baf7b74

At approximately 1:20 p.m. on August 7, 2025, Athens Police officers responded to the Beasley Mill apartment complex at 93 West Union Street for reports of a shooting. Officers arrived to find a woman with gunshot wounds; she was stabilized and flown to a Columbus hospital. Witness statements and scene evidence led police to identify 70-year-old Joseph C. Jennings as the shooter, barricaded inside an apartment. A note recovered at the scene claimed there were explosives inside, triggering a full-scale tactical escalation.
Command activated the Athens County Special Response Team (SRT) and requested support from the Columbus Division of Fire Bomb Squad and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The bomb threat prompted a rapid evacuation of nearby buildings and cordoning of several blocks. Armored vehicles were positioned to shield entry teams and block all approaches. SRT operators in full tactical gear established layered perimeters, with sniper-observer teams covering all sightlines and shield-bearing breach units staged for immediate assault.
Negotiators bore down by phone and loudspeaker, but Jennings did not respond. The SRT maintained an aggressive, high-visibility posture while the bomb squad prepared for potential detonation mitigation, staging robots and specialized equipment outside the structure.
When continued silence indicated no movement inside, a drone equipped with live video feed was flown into the apartment under the cover of armed overwatch. The drone located Jennings unresponsive on the floor with a visible firearm. SRT entry teams moved in under ballistic protection, confirmed he had sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and secured the weapon. No explosives were found inside after a complete bomb squad sweep.
The scene was declared safe, and investigators began processing ballistic evidence, the threatening note, and all tactical video recordings.

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/athens/one-injured-in-shooting-near-ohio-university/
https://www.athensmessenger.com/news/suspect-in-thursday-shooting-dies-by-suicide-after-standoff-according-to-officials/article_de52a5da-82f3-4336-be02-7994edc34483.html

Shortly after midnight on August 5, 2025, troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol initiated a high-intensity vehicle stop on Interstate 70. When the driver refused to yield, the operation escalated into a jurisdiction-spanning pursuit westbound. The Belmont County Sheriff’s Office, along with Bridgeport, Martins Ferry, and St. Clairsville police departments, rapidly coordinated to establish multi-point containment and intercept positions along the interstate corridor.

Aerial overwatch (via helicopter) maintained visual tracking of the fleeing F‑150 at high speeds, ensuring continuous situational awareness.
Ohio State Patrol and local units positioned spike strips and patrol vehicles to obstruct and slow the vehicle's escape trajectory near milepost 216.
Pursuit units pressed forward, weapon systems trained, prepared to engage.
The vehicle ultimately crashed into a barrier near milepost 216. First responders converged instantly, establishing a secure perimeter. The driver was located inside with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Deputies executed immediate life-saving measures: CPR and emergency response protocols. The man was declared dead.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation, systematically collecting dashcam video, air footage, radio traffic logs, and forensic evidence to reconstruct the pursuit’s timeline and confirm tactical command decisions.

https://www.wtrf.com/news/ohio-headlines/police-chase-in-belmont-county-ends-in-crash-and-apparent-suicide/
https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2025/08/vehicle-pursuit-ends-with-crash-and-apparent-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/
https://www.timesleaderonline.com/news/local-news/2025/08/deceased-identified-in-i-70-pursuit-suicide-case/

On July 23, 2025, Michael Joseph Parker ambushed Lorain Police officers while they were parked and eating lunch in their patrol car near Missouri Avenue and Colorado Avenue. Parker opened fire using a high-powered rifle, catching officers by surprise. Officers immediately returned fire, fatally shooting Parker at the scene.
Police later searched Parker’s vehicle and discovered a cache of weapons and explosives, including multiple rifles, loaded magazines, and approximately 100 pounds of Tannerite, an explosive compound. The presence of such an arsenal suggests premeditation and a significant threat to public safety. Officers Phillip Wagner, Peter Gale, and Brent Payne were directly involved in the confrontation. All officers survived the attack.
The incident has raised questions about officer safety and community risk assessments in response to armed threats. The Lorain Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation.

https://apnews.com/article/ohio-police-shooting-lorain-three-officers-d4a4ec6a23fa28ad6f78589af91f4f2b
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/07/25/suspect-lorains-triple-police-shooting-found-with-heavy-explosives-arsenal/
https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2025/07/24/suspect-s-neighbor-shares-experiences-with-family

On July 20, 2025, Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to multiple reports of a man walking along the busy Interstate 71 near milepost 206, close to Seville in Medina County. Troopers arrived on scene to find Daniel L. Westrich walking on the highway shoulder under circumstances not yet fully explained.
As the trooper’s cruiser approached, it struck Westrich, causing fatal injuries. Officials have not publicly released details on the speed of the cruiser or visibility conditions at the time, but the incident occurred during daylight hours. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with emergency personnel quickly responding and closing down lanes to secure the area.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause and contributing factors leading to the collision, including whether any procedural protocols were breached or if Westrich’s presence on the highway was related to a medical or psychological issue.
Authorities have emphasized that no charges have been filed pending the outcome of the inquiry. No officers involved were reported injured during the incident. Family members have requested privacy, and the investigation is ongoing.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/07/20/oshp-cruiser-fatally-strikes-27-year-old-pedestrian-medina-co/
https://fox8.com/news/ohio-state-highway-patrol-cruiser-strikes-kills-man-walking-in-road-along-i-71/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/canton-man-struck-killed-ohio-114106600.html
https://www.whio.com/news/local/ohio-state-highway-patrol-cruiser-hits-kills-27-year-old/XPHLMEYW7FCGFPSPMDUHI65LMI/
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On the evening of July 14, 2025, around 8:30 p.m., Toledo Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting targeting another individual near the intersection of Earl and Forsythe Streets. Upon arrival, officers encountered Terrell Carter Jr., 39, who immediately fled on foot from the scene.
During the foot pursuit, Carter allegedly fired multiple rounds at pursuing officers, discharging a handgun at close range. In response, officers, including Officer Rutherford, returned fire with significant force, discharging approximately 73 rounds collectively. The intense gunfire resulted in Carter sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
Carter was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding the pursuit and shooting remain under thorough investigation.
The officers involved in the shooting, including Officer Rutherford, were placed on administrative leave per department policy pending the outcome of the internal and external inquiries.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing numerous gunshots echoing through the neighborhood, causing alarm and prompting a swift police response. The Toledo Police Department has stated that the incident was an active and dangerous confrontation involving an armed man who posed a significant threat to officers and the public.
The Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office, alongside internal affairs, is reviewing all available evidence, including body camera footage and ballistic reports, to assess the legality and proportionality of the officers’ use of force.

https://www.13abc.com/2025/07/15/suspect-injured-shooting-involving-tpd-monday-night/
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/toledo-police-shoot-person-earl-berry-streets/512-d64dfe99-0405-4e33-912d-b8dd63adef59
https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2025/07/15/police-shoot-kill-man-who-shot-at-them-in-east-toledo-terrell-carter-jr/stories/20250715092

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Middletown Police officers responded to a domestic violence call and welfare check at a residence at 3013 Mohawk Street. Reports indicated that a woman inside the home was possibly in danger. Upon arrival, officers encountered 60-year-old Ronald Hazen Kerr, who was allegedly involved in a violent altercation with a female resident, later identified as Lisa Marie Gilbert, 53.
According to official statements, officers attempted to communicate with Kerr, who was inside the home and initially refused to exit or cooperate. After a brief attempt at negotiation, Kerr reportedly fired a weapon at the officers from within the residence. Officers returned fire, striking Kerr multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers later entered the residence and found Lisa Gilbert deceased inside the home from apparent gunshot wounds. Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether her death occurred before or during the police response. Initial statements suggest Kerr may have shot and killed her prior to the officers’ arrival, but the timeline remains under investigation.
Police have not confirmed how many officers discharged their weapons, what type of firearm Kerr used, or whether body camera footage will be released. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is handling the use-of-force investigation, while the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office is overseeing the case review.
As of this writing, the names of the involved officers remain undisclosed, and their duty status has not been publicly updated. No prior criminal record or domestic violence history for Kerr has been reported in available public records.
The incident has prompted community concerns over escalating domestic violence and mental health responses. A growing memorial has formed near the Mohawk Street residence in remembrance of Lisa Gilbert, whose family described her as kind and generous. Autopsies for both Kerr and Gilbert are pending, and further details are expected once BCI completes its investigation.

https://news.yahoo.com/couple-dead-middleton-shooting-identified-193120566.html
https://www.journal-news.com/news/deaths-of-2-following-middletown-shooting-involving-police-officers-under-investigation/YB7W3XHCJFDSXCOKURJZFAWGJA/
https://www.fox19.com/2025/07/14/woman-killed-middletown-man-who-shot-police-identified/
https://www.whio.com/news/local/coroner-identifies-2-killed-after-officers-exchange-gunfire-with-suspect-butler-co/NPMSCHBRC5FXLE5KBYD74ISJMA/
https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/butler-county/middletown/pd-gunfire-exchanged-between-officers-suspect-during-well-being-check-in-middletown

On 07/10/2025, an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a Yamaha motorcycle reportedly exceeding 100 mph on Route 11 near I-80. The rider, 33-year-old Adam Mihely of Jefferson, continued into Youngstown. While passing a Ford Mustang turning left onto Division Street from Salt Springs Road, Mihely collided with the car; the motorcycle ignited and crashed. Mihely was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and died from his injuries. OSP has not named the pursuing trooper; no injuries to the Mustang driver were reported.

https://www.wfmj.com/story/52915881/motorcyclist-dies-after-osp-chase-and-fiery-crash-on-youngstowns-west-side
https://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2025/07/man-killed-in-crash-after-chase/
https://news.yahoo.com/jefferson-resident-dies-mahoning-county-204900078.html

On 07/09/2025, Meigs County Sheriff’s deputies serving a search/arrest warrant related to child-sex-abuse material contacted 57-year-old Patrick McDaniel near Aldine/Haning Road. During a struggle, McDaniel obtained a deputy’s firearm and shot himself. He died at the scene. One deputy had minor injuries. The Ohio BCI is reviewing the incident.

https://www.wsaz.com/2025/07/09/new-details-released-after-officer-involved-shooting/
https://wchstv.com/news/local/sheriff-suspect-fatally-shot-during-struggle-with-meigs-county-deputies
https://www.wtap.com/2025/07/09/authorities-say-man-shoots-self-after-attempted-arrest-child-porn-charges/

Toledo Police officers responded to a domestic violence report at a home on Eastgate Road. Officers encountered 29-year-old Aaron Soll, who allegedly pointed a gun at them. One officer opened fire, killing Soll at the scene. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.13abc.com/2025/07/08/armed-suspect-shot-by-tpd-officer-incident-eastgate/
https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2025/07/08/armed-man-shot-eastgate-police/stories/20250708041/
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/toledo-police-shooting-eastgate-road/512-2f98b2d4-282b-4f26-b490-97efb6d0f8a5

On June 24, 2025, officers from multiple agencies pursued a black Ford F-150 whose driver was reportedly threatening suicide by cop. The pursuit ended in Brooklyn when the vehicle crashed into two other cars on Tiedeman Road near Interstate 480. One of the drivers struck in the crash was pronounced dead at the scene. The pursuit continued into a standoff that ended in a police shooting. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/ohio-bci-investigating-after-pursuit-ends-in-fatal-crash-standoff-and-police-shooting

On June 24, 2025, Parma Heights Police pursued Patrick Kerr, 45, described as suicidal, in a black Ford F-150. He crashed into multiple vehicles at Tiedeman Road near I-480, killing one bystander and injuring others. Kerr remained in the vehicle for hours during a police standoff, reportedly holding a gun and refusing to surrender. He exited with the weapon and was shot by a SWAT officer. He was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center and pronounced dead.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/06/25/medical-examiner-identifies-man-fatally-shot-by-police-during-swat-situation-tiedeman-road-i-480/
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/investigation-continues-into-police-chase-crash-shooting-crash-victims-family-says-how-he-can-be-honored
https://www.fox8.com/news/suspect-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-after-deadly-i-480-tiedeman-crash/
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/brooklyn-police-standoff-480-tiedeman-road-parma-departments-respond/95-30131c4e-f62a-4e2b-a211-bd3520bfc9e4
https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2025/06/driver-killed-by-police-after-high-speed-crash-identified.html