GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin has issued a statement following a shooting at the Gallia Metropolitan Estates housing complex on Tuesday evening. According to the statement, the Gallia County 911 Center received a call at 8:31 p.m. reporting a shooting at the complex. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that one individual had been shot and was transported for medical attention.
The sheriff’s statement also indicated that a person of interest has been detained in connection with the incident. The investigation is still ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.
Neighbors expressed their concern for the safety of the community and the need for more security measures in the complex. Some residents reported hearing gunshots and immediately called 911, while others were alerted to the incident through social media and news reports.
The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office has assured the public that they are working diligently to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice. The sheriff’s office is also urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation.