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2 days ago
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Two people killed in Middletown shooting involving police officers identified
Jul. 14—The two people who died Sunday following a Middletown officer-involved shooting on Mohawk Street have been identified, according to the Butler County Coroner's Office. Ronald Hazen Kerr, 60, and Consuelo D. Kerr, 53, died from gun shot wounds, according to the coroner's office. Around 4:42 p.m. Sunday, Middletown police responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Mohawk Street following reports of a woman suffering from a gunshot wound allegedly inflicted by her husband, according to a press release from the city. Upon arrival, the city said officers announced their presence and identified themselves as police officers. While negotiating with the male suspect, the suspect allegedly discharged his weapon at the officers. In response, the city release said officers returned fire, striking the suspect. Upon entering the residence, officers found both the man and woman dead. Parallel investigations are underway regarding their deaths, according to Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations will conduct an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting, and Gmoser will present evidence to a Butler County grand jury. Middletown police are investigating the homicide that led to the call, which resulted in the death of the homicide suspect and his alleged victim. "The fellow who was shot obviously did not heed the warning that I gave in my last press release," Gmoser told Journal-News. "You point a gun at a police officer, you're going to be dead." In late May, there was an officer-involved shooting in Middletown, which resulted in the death of Michael Anthony Baker, 47, of Middletown. Police were cleared of wrongdoing in this case by a Butler County grand jury. "This case should serve as fair warning to all offenders involved in criminal activities that pointing a firearm at a police officer in the performance of his duties will be met with lethal and justified use of force to eliminate the threat," Gmoser said of the ruling. Though this is the second Middletown officer-involved shooting in about two months, Gmoser said the incidents are "random." "There is no systemic problem in Middletown with respect to officer-involved shooting cases," he said. Gmoser praised Middletown Police Chief Earl Nelson for calling in BCI to handle the officer-involved part of the investigation. "Chief Nelson acted very, very swiftly. He heeds that advice, always," Gmoser said. Investigators were on the scene after 9 p.m., collecting evidence from the Mohawk Street home.
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2 days ago
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Deaths of 2 following Middletown shooting involving police officers under investigation
Jul. 14—Parallel investigations are underway regarding the two people who are dead following a Sunday shooting at a Middletown home on Mohawk Street that involved police officers, according to Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations will conduct an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting, and Gmoser will present evidence to a Butler County grand jury. Middletown police are investigating the homicide that led to the call, which resulted in the death of the homicide suspect and his alleged victim. "The fellow who was shot obviously did not heed the warning that I gave in my last press release," Gmoser told Journal-News. "You point a gun at a police officer, you're going to be dead." In late May, there was an officer-involved shooting in Middletown, which resulted in the death of Michael Anthony Baker, 47, of Middletown. Police were cleared of wrongdoing in this case by a Butler County grand jury. "This case should serve as fair warning to all offenders involved in criminal activities that pointing a firearm at a police officer in the performance of his duties will be met with lethal and justified use of force to eliminate the threat," Gmoser said of the ruling. Though this is the second Middletown officer-involved shooting in about two months, Gmoser said the incidents are "random." "There is no systemic problem in Middletown with respect to officer-involved shooting cases," he said. Around 4:42 p.m. Sunday, Middletown police responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Mohawk Street following reports of a woman suffering from a gunshot wound allegedly inflicted by her husband, according to a press release from the city. Upon arrival, the city said officers announced their presence and identified themselves as police officers. While negotiating with the male suspect, the suspect allegedly discharged his weapon at the officers. In response, the city release said officers returned fire, striking the suspect. Upon entering the residence, officers found both the man and woman dead. The identities of the man and woman have not yet been released by the Butler County Coroner's Office. Gmoser praised Middletown Police Chief Earl Nelson for calling in BCI to handle the officer-involved part of the investigation. "Chief Nelson acted very, very swiftly. He heeds that advice, always," Gmoser said. Investigators were on the scene after 9 p.m., collecting evidence from the Mohawk Street home.
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3 days ago
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Middletown police fatally shoot man after he shot wife inside home, official says
Two Middletown police officers fatally shot a man following what was described as a deadly domestic violence incident, according to the department and a representative for the city's police union. Officers responded to the 3000 block of Mohawk Street in Middletown around 4:42 p.m. July 13 after a report that a woman was shot by her husband, according to a Middletown police news release. Dan Hils with Frontline Advisors, a group representing the department's police union, said officers confronted a 60-year-old man who had shot his 53-year-old wife inside the home. The man presented a gun toward officers and shot toward police, Hils said. "The police continued to negotiate with him, but when he raised the gun at them again, the police responded in protection of their own lives and the suspect was shot," Hils said. When officers entered the home, they found both the man and woman had died, the news release states. Hils said the two officers who discharged their weapons have been placed on leave. The identities of the officers and the deceased man and woman have not been released. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations has been asked to investigate the officer-involved shooting, according to the department's news release. This report was updated with information from the department. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Middletown police shoot, kill man during fatal domestic violence call
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3 days ago
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Shooting in Levittown's Quincy Hollow leaves 1 dead, 2 injured. What happened in Middletown
A man is dead and two others were shot Saturday night in an incident outside a home in Levittown's Quincy Hollow section in Middletown. At 10:33 p.m. Middletown Township Police responded to a report of an armed person on Quickset Road, but while heading to the neighborhood off Woodbourne Road 'the call was upgraded to shots fired,' police said Sunday. 'Officers arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound lying outside the home. He was pulled to safety, and officers began lifesaving efforts. Two additional victims—a woman with a head wound and a man shot in the torso and leg—were located and treated on scene,' according to police The first man died on the scene of the shooting and the others were taken to the hospital and will survive, authorities said. Police said there is no threat to the community as all three people knew each other. 'At least two of the males were armed and exchanged gunfire. A search warrant was executed, and the scene was processed through the night,' police said. Middletown Township Police and the Bucks County District Attorney's Office are investigating. As of Sunday morning, no charges have been filed. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Man killed in Levittown, two others injured in Middletown shooting
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5 days ago
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Barack Obama in Middletown Friday for his first Democratic fundraiser since 2024 election
MIDDLETOWN — Barack Obama is at Gov. Phil Murphy's Navesink River Road estate in the township tonight, for the former president's first Democratic Party fundraiser since the 2024 election, according to an article published in The Hill. The political news site, which had obtained a copy of an invitation, described the event as 'a high-dollar fundraiser' and a 'dinner and discussion,' hosted by Murphy and his wife, Tammy. NJ Republican nominee for governor: Ciattarelli wins GOP nomination. 'We celebrate tonight and tomorrow we get back to work!' Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic nominee for governor, was also expected to be in attendance, The Hill reported. NJ Democratic nominee for governor: Rep. Mikie Sherrill captures the Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor The amount generated from the fundraiser, which was sold out, will be directed to the Democratic National Committee 'as it plans to make significant investments in states like New Jersey in 2025 and beyond,' the publication said, quoting a source. Contact Asbury Park Press reporter Erik Larsen at elarsen@ This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Obama with Sherrill in Middletown for 'sold-out' Democratic fundraiser
