A road-rage dustup that kicked off on Vine Street in Green Township turned into a shooting and wrapped up in the parking lot of the Lowe’s on Harrison Avenue Friday night, authorities say. Green Township police report the clash started around 7:30 p.m., involved a truck and an SUV, and, despite the gunfire, left no one injured. Detectives shut down portions of the lot with crime-scene tape and spent hours combing for evidence while bewildered shoppers and store staff looked on.
According to WLWT, officers say shots were first fired on Vine Street, then the confrontation spilled over to the Lowe’s on Harrison Avenue. WLWT also noted the heavy police presence outside the store, with investigators on scene late into the evening trying to piece together how the situation escalated. As of that report, it was still unclear if anyone had been taken into custody.
Police Response
Green Township Police are handling the case. The department is based at 6200 Harrison Avenue, and the township lists a public phone line for tips and non-emergency calls on its official site. Per Green Township, anyone who may have video or other information about the incident is encouraged to reach out using those existing contacts so investigators can review it.
Area Context
This is not the first recent call involving gunfire in the area. WCPO reported a previous large police response along the 6000 block of Harrison Avenue, where officers found shell casings and temporarily closed several blocks while they searched the neighborhood. In that earlier case, neighbors told WCPO that incidents like this are unusual for them, though they said they are paying close attention to police updates.
How To Help
Witnesses or anyone with footage of the road-rage encounter are asked to contact Green Township Police through the township’s website or by calling the department’s non-emergency number. This story will be updated as authorities release more details.
