Gunfire tore through a Colerain Township neighborhood Sunday, leaving one man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, township officials said. Hamilton County dispatch reported that Colerain police were sent to Butterwick Drive around 4:45 p.m. after calls about shots fired. Officials said they did not yet have details on what led up to the shooting and have not confirmed whether anyone is in custody.
According to WCPO, officers took one man to the hospital with life-threatening wounds while detectives remained at the scene to process evidence. The station reports that dispatch released only limited information as investigators worked to interview witnesses and gather what they could. At the time of that report, officials had not identified any suspects or announced arrests.
Scene and recent responses
Photos from local coverage showed a heavy police presence as officers checked nearby streets and secured the area while detectives worked, according to reporters. Earlier this month, authorities staged a major response at the Woodmere Apartments on Round Top Road after a separate report of possible gunfire, highlighted in coverage of cops swarm Colerain apartment complex. The back-to-back calls point to how often township officers are pulled into urgent situations.
How to reach police
The Colerain Township website notes that the police department handles more than 45,000 calls for service each year, according to Colerain Township. Anyone with information about yesterday's shooting is asked to call Colerain Township Police at (513) 321-COPS (2677). Authorities said they plan to release additional details as the investigation moves forward.
