A somber cloud hangs over Colerain Township following a tragic incident yesterday night that left a 15-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old facing charges. The shooting occurred just before 9 p.m. in the 3000 block of Laverne Drive, the coroner's office and local police reported. The victim has been identified as Demarian Palmisano, who succumbed to his injuries at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, according to WCPO.
The details surrounding this incident are beginning to form a clearer picture, thanks to the investigative efforts of Colerain police. Officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of an "accidental" shooting, with EMS quickly transporting Palmisano to Children's Hospital, where, unfortunately, he died due to the severity of his injuries. As reported by FOX19, a 16-year-old male, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his age, has been apprehended and charged with reckless homicide in connection with Palmisano's death.
The incident, which remains under ongoing investigation, took a grim turn as reports indicated that the firearm used was a .22 rifle. The suspect was believed to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the shooting. According to an incident report, the suspect knew there was a bullet in the chamber and shouldn't have fired it. The details of this report were disclosed by FOX19.
The 16-year-old is currently held at the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center, awaiting arraignment. Colerain police urge anyone with information pertaining to the shooting to come forward, reinforcing the need for community cooperation in piecing together the events that led to this devastating outcome. For those with information, the police have provided a contact number at 513-321-COPS, as noted by WLWT.
