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Posted on: February 21, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting early Friday afternoon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Release Number: 25MR01 – February 21, 2025
Media Contact: Police Chief Rick Byron, 937-778-2027

The Piqua Police Department reports that an officer was involved in a shooting at about 4:55 p.m. Friday at 236 McKinley Ave., Piqua. One suspect, a 44-year-old white male, died at the scene. The officer involved in the shooting was not injured in the incident.

Officers responded to a call of a disturbance, which was a domestic violence complaint. 

The Piqua Police Department reports that there is no ongoing threat to the community. More information will be shared as it is able to be released.

The Piqua Police Department has requested the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to assist with the investigation of the incident.

Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to call Piqua Police Department at 937-778-2027.

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