Crime
Man killed after shooting in Northwest Jacksonville
A man in his 30s was fatally shot early Tuesday morning in Jacksonville’s Grand Park neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. at a residence on Division Street.
JSO officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting and discovered the victim lying in the driveway of the residence with a gunshot wound to the chest. Emergency responders pronounced the man dead at the scene.
His identity has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Sergeant Lloyd of the JSO Homicide Unit briefed reporters, stating, “The circumstances and relationships of those involved are currently unknown. This investigation is pending classification.”
Three people present at the scene were detained by police and are being questioned to determine their potential involvement or knowledge of the incident.
Investigators are working to establish whether there was an argument or altercation leading up to the shooting.
A weapon has not yet been recovered.
Investigators are in the process of obtaining a search warrant to gather further evidence from the property.
The JSO is urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Tips can be submitted through the following channels:
- JSO Crime Tips: Call 904-630-0500
- Email: JSO Crime Tips at jacksheriff.org
- Crimestoppers: Call 1-866-845-TIPS for anonymous reporting
The investigation remains active, and further details will be released as they become available.
Authorities continue to stress the importance of community cooperation in resolving this case.
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.