2 weeks Ago
GREENVILLE, Ohio — A man shot another man Thursday in Darke County, then pursued the wounded victim in a high-speed chase in which both vehicles eventually crashed in a field, killing the suspect, authorities say. Investigators later found a woman dead in the suspect’s residence, where the male victim was shot before the chase, according to a news release from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office. At about 2:23 p.
m., the male victim called 911 and told the dispatcher he had been shot by a friend at a residence on Ohio 571. The man told dispatchers he was in his vehicle and was being chased by the suspect, who was continuing to fire at him.
The suspect reportedly rammed the victim’s vehicle several times before both lost control and crashed in a field. The suspect was thrown from his vehicle when the SUV rolled several times. Authorities say the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
The male victim, who had multiple gunshot wounds, was flown by helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital. No information was provided on his condition. Authorities did not say how the woman died inside the residence.
The shooting remains under investigation..
