Ohio gunman kills 7 people including 11-year-old

Aug 7, 2011 - 10:51
Aug 7, 2011 - 12:46
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Ohio gunman kills 7 people including 11-year-old
Police say a man in Ohio opened fire on his family members before he was killed by the cops.

COPLEY TOWNSHIP, OH - Copley Police called out to a gruesome scene near Schocalog Road and Goodenough Avenue.

Police say 8 people are dead, including the gunman.  Another person was shot but was still alive and rushed to the hospital.

When officers arrived at the scene, the gunman had fled.  After a short search, they located him, a gun battle ensued, and officers shot him.

The bodies were discovered in four separate locations, two on Schocalog and two on Goodenough Avenue.

It's unclear the relationship is between the shooter and all of the victims, but a neighbor tells 19 Action News that 5 of the victims are family members.

None of the victims or the suspect have been identified yet.

This tragic story is still developing and we will bring you the latest information when it becomes available.

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling