CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man was killed in the second shooting of the day in Chillicothe.
It happened in the 100 block of East Fourth Street just after 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Witnesses reported that a gunman fired shots at a man who was riding a bicycle.
According to a neighbor interviewed by The Guardian, a person riding a motorcycle allegedly approached the victim and shot him at least three times. A family member to the victim said the man died at the hospital. His name has not been released.
The neighbor expressed concern about the safety of their children, mentioning that the YMCA daycare facility was put on lockdown as a precautionary measure. The neighbor also noted, “Apparently, someone is going around on a motorcycle and just shooting people.”
It remains unclear whether the Fourth Street shooting is connected to a previous shooting that occurred earlier in the day within the city.
Authorities have not released any specific information regarding the incident. The Guardian is actively seeking updates from law enforcement regarding the ongoing investigation. Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
