Crime
20-year-old Nicholas Rutledge arrested in shooting death of 53-year-old Maurice Stewart in Phoenix
A 20-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning near 24th and Van Buren streets in Phoenix.
Phoenix police officers responded to reports of gunfire in a business parking lot around 1:45 a.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered a man, later identified as 53-year-old Maurice Stewart, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Stewart was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.
During their investigation, authorities identified a suspect vehicle linked to the incident.
Officers located the vehicle in a nearby neighborhood and attempted to make contact with the suspect, 20-year-old Nicholas Rutledge.
Rutledge fled the scene on foot but was apprehended after a brief pursuit.
At this time, the events leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377).
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.