Investigators search for suspects after two shootings, blocks apart

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Deputies in Harrison Township investigate a double shooting at Gant Drive and Embassy Place. (WDTN Photo/Jarod Thrush)

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Deputies investigate double shooting in Harrison Twp.

Updated: Saturday, 16 Mar 2013, 7:21 PM EDT
Published : Saturday, 16 Mar 2013, 10:08 AM EDT

HARRISON TWP., Ohio (WDTN) - Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies are investigating after two people were shot early Saturday morning.

Deputies responded to the 1900 block of Gant Drive just after 1 a.m. Saturday.

When officials arrived, they found a 19-year-old black male with a gunshot wound in the arm. He was taken to Miami Valley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Upon arrival, deputies were also alerted to a second shooting in the area. Officials stated a 20-year-old black male was shot in the 5100 block of Embassy Place. He was transported to Miami Valley Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Deputies are still investigating both shootings.

If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at (937) 222-7867.

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