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
2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.
In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.
Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.
Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.
Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.
The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.
Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.