Crime
Shots fired at Northtown Mall in Blaine, police found casings and are searching for suspects
There are still no confirmed reports of gunshot injuries.
Multiple agencies responded to reports of gunfire at Northtown Mall, where 4-5 male suspects armed with handguns opened fire in the food court and outside the mall.
There are no immediate reports of injuries, but officers are securing the mall, searching for victims, and establishing a perimeter.
As of 3:28 PM, police were evacuating people from the mall. Initial reports indicate at least two groups of suspects exchanged fire inside the mall before fleeing north and out the western side near SkyZone.
A potential suspect vehicle is described as a grey regular-cab Chevy Silverado or Toyota pickup truck with an unknown license plate.
It was last seen leaving the area of Cub southeast of the mall at a high speed.
Officers have located shell casings and bullet fragments in the parking lot between the mall and SkyZone, as well as outside door #3.
Efforts are underway to close down the parking lot and preserve the scene for evidence.
There are still no confirmed reports of gunshot injuries.
Middletown, Ohio — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal weekend shooting in Middletown as 49-year-old Christopher Bullock, according to the Butler County Coroner’s Office.
Officers with the Middletown Police Department responded around 12:00 p.m. Sunday to reports of gunfire in the area of Roosevelt Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Bullock was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Officials have not released the condition of the surviving victim.
At this time, police have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Kristi Hughes at 513-425-7733 or via email at kristi.hughes@cityofmiddletown.org. Tips may also be provided through police dispatch at 513-425-7701.
Detective Hughes is further urging residents in the area to review home or business security footage for any suspicious individuals or vehicles that may have been present around the time of the shooting. The investigation remains active and ongoing.