Crime
Suspect Nicholas Noyes in custody after active shooter incident in Hart County near Horse Cave
The suspect is contained, and it has been clarified that this is not related to the recent shooting incident in Laurel County.
A man has been taken into custody following a shooting incident in Horse Cave on Tuesday evening.
The Kentucky State Police and the Hart County Sheriff’s Office received a report of potential gunshots fired at approximately 8:30 PM. Law enforcement responded to the area of L and N Turnpike Road and Waterloo Road.
Units on the scene observed the suspect fleeing into a nearby wooded area. Officers established a perimeter around the wooded area after hearing gunshots.
Following a standoff, Nicholas Noyes, 30, of Cecilia, exited the woods and was taken into custody.
Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker confirmed that no injuries were reported during the incident.
Noyes is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer and is being held at the Hart County Jail.”
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.