ASHVILLE, Ohio — Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating a shots-fired incident involving officers in the village of Ashville that unfolded Tuesday afternoon, prompting a significant police response and public concern.
According to preliminary information, authorities were called to the scene on Duvall Road after reports of gunfire in the area. The situation escalated rapidly as officers worked to secure the vicinity, assess possible injuries, and determine what led to the shooting.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has been called in to lead the inquiry, a standard procedure in shooting incidents involving law enforcement, as investigators collect evidence and interview potential witnesses.
At this time, officials have not released details about injuries, suspects, or any arrests connected directly to today’s event. Authorities are urging local residents to avoid the area while the investigation continues and have reassured the community that public safety remains a priority.
This incident arrives amid broader ongoing efforts by Pickaway County law enforcement to address violent crime, including recent arrests tied to a December shooting that left a local teenager hospitalized. In that case, a second suspect was apprehended earlier this month in Columbus.
Officials have promised more updates as facts are confirmed and the BCI concludes its review of the scene. Motorists and residents in Ashville are advised to stay informed through official law enforcement channels.