CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — As the night began to settle over the small town of Chillicothe, police received a call about a shooting on Madison Avenue. When they arrived at the scene, they found a group of frightened and upset residents who told them about a man named Robert who had fired a shotgun into their home.
According to witness statements to police, Robert had arrived at the house in a dark SUV, looking agitated and upset. When other people at the house asked him to leave, a confrontation ensued and Robert allegedly pulled out a shotgun and fired two shots at the house before fleeing the scene.
Officers searched the area and found a 12 gauge shotgun slug on the ground behind the house, and the damage to the home seemed consistent with that of a shotgun. The police department did not release Robert’s full name to the media.
As the investigation continues, it remains unclear whether an arrest has been made in the shooting. The police are working to determine the motive for the attack.