ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office along with first responders were dispatched to the 9000 block of Dry Run Road in Kingston on a reported shooting. 

It happened just before noon today. 

According to preliminary reports, the incident may have been self-inflicted. The Guardian could not independently confirm these claims. The investigation, officials say, is still in its preliminary stages.  

Medics on the scene stated that the person was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.  

A medical helicopter has been requested to transport the individual to a Columbus area trauma center.

No further details have been released at this time.  

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