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Ronald Hazen Kerr

Gender : Male

Age : 60

Race : White

Date : 07/13/2025

Location : 3013 Mohawk Street

City : Middletown

County : Butler

State : Ohio

Agency : Middletown Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

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.

SOURCE LINKS :

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