Crime
Motorcycle Chase in Pierpont Ends in Crash and Officer-Involved Shooting
PIERPONT TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred following a motorcycle pursuit on Thursday.
According to initial reports, deputies attempted to stop a motorcycle in the area of Anderson Road in Pierpont Township.
The pursuit continued until the motorcycle crashed.
Following the crash, shots were fired, and the suspect was struck.
The individual was reported down at the scene.
No deputies or law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The scene has been secured, and authorities have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and subsequent shooting.
The identity and condition of the suspect have not yet been released.
The Sheriff’s Office has stated that more information will be provided as the investigation progresses.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.