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Indiana Police Officer Ronnell Johnson Fatally Shot While Handling Personal Firearm at Marion Health Hospital
Authorities in Indiana are investigating the fatal shooting of a Marion Health Police Officer who died early Sunday morning after an accidental firearm discharge inside Marion Health Hospital in Grant County.
According to the Indiana State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, when 25-year-old Officer Ronnell J. Johnson, of Marion, Indiana, was discovered with an apparent gunshot wound. Officer Johnson was on duty at the time of the incident.
Initial findings from the ongoing investigation indicate that Officer Johnson was handling a personally-owned, non-department-issued handgun when the firearm discharged, striking him.
Details surrounding how the weapon was being handled and the moments leading up to the injury have not yet been fully clarified.
Emergency personnel from multiple agencies—including the Indiana State Police, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Marion City Police Department, and Marion Health Police Department—responded immediately.
Hospital medical staff initiated life-saving measures; however, despite their efforts, Officer Johnson succumbed to his injuries.
He was later pronounced deceased by the Grant County Coroner’s Office.
Family notification has been completed, and an autopsy is scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials emphasize that no additional details will be released until further evidence is reviewed.
Indiana State Police Detectives are leading the investigation at the request of the Marion City Police Department.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Indiana State Police Peru Post and medical personnel from Marion Health Hospital.
The circumstances remain under active review.
MONTVILLE, Ohio (Geauga County) — Emergency crews responded Friday to a significant explosion and structure fire at a residence located in the 15260 block of Hart Road.
According to initial radio reports, the fire is believed to have been triggered by a propane tank explosion.
Upon arrival, first responders encountered the home fully engulfed in flames and immediately initiated a defensive fire attack due to the severity of the blaze.
Multiple agencies were dispatched under a MABAS First Alarm assignment to assist with firefighting efforts and patient care.
Authorities confirmed that three individuals sustained serious burn injuries in the explosion.
Emergency medical personnel requested two medical helicopters to support transport efforts due to the critical nature of the injuries.
Life Flight has been dispatched and is scheduled to rendezvous with EMS units at Geauga Hospital.
Additional rescue and fire suppression operations remain ongoing at the scene.
Further details, including the identities and conditions of the victims, remain under investigation.
Officials have not yet released information regarding the cause beyond the initial report of a propane-related explosion.