Crime
Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Targeted Shooting Outside Colerain Township Businesses
The SUV, riddled with bullet holes, appeared to be the primary target of the attack.
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, OH – A shooting along a busy stretch of Colerain Avenue Thursday afternoon left two people dead and one critically injured, prompting an extensive police investigation into the violent incident.
Authorities were dispatched to the area around 1 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire near Popeyes and Walgreens, located on Colerain Avenue close to Springdale Road.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that three males had been shot in what Colerain police describe as a targeted attack.
Two victims were found deceased inside an SUV parked in the Shell/Popeyes parking lot, while a third individual was located across Colerain Avenue near Walgreens.
The surviving victim, described as being in critical but stable condition, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The SUV, riddled with bullet holes, appeared to be the primary target of the attack.
Witnesses reported hearing at least 30 rounds of gunfire, which they described as “nonstop.”
The third victim, found near Walgreens, is believed to have been struck by a stray bullet, although police have not officially confirmed this information.
While details remain limited, police have issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) for a white Chevy Malibu or Impala. According to initial reports, the vehicle was operated by a man armed with an assault rifle.
Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect or any potential motive for the shooting.
One witness described the chaotic scene, saying, “There was every bit of 30 rounds being let off. Every bit. It was nonstop.”
Another witness expressed concern about the frequency of gun violence in the area, adding, “This is happening too often. It’s heartbreaking to see innocent lives lost in such a violent way.”
Colerain police are actively investigating the incident, which spans two distinct crime scenes near the Popeyes/Shell parking lot and the Walgreens. Authorities are working to gather surveillance footage from the area and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
Police have urged anyone with information about the shooting or the suspect vehicle to come forward. Tips can be provided to the Colerain Township Police Department or submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
Crime
Victim Killed in Northwest Side Phone Repair Store Shooting Identified as 35-Year-Old Cody Bell
San Antonio police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a phone repair store on the Northwest Side, resulting in the deaths of two men.
The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the 11800 block of Bandera Road, near Loop 1604.
According to authorities, the altercation began when a customer, dissatisfied with the repair service, engaged in a verbal dispute with an employee.
As the confrontation escalated, it turned physical.
At one point, police said the customer produced a firearm and shot the employee.
In response, a second employee retrieved his own firearm and shot the customer.
Both the initial victim and the customer sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead.
The employee who was killed has been identified as 35-year-old Cody Bell.
The second employee involved in the shooting is cooperating with investigators and is not currently facing charges, police confirmed.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities review evidence and statements to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.