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Police: 2 injured, 1 arrested after 'accidental' shooting at Maineville Kroger

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MAINEVILLE, Ohio — An arrest has been made after two people were injured in an accidental shooting at a Kroger in Maineville Friday night, according to the Hamilton Township Police Department.

Police said reports of a shooting at the Kroger at 5705 OH-48 in Maineville came in around 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Both people have minor injuries, according to police. They were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition.

It is unclear where exactly the shooting took place, but police said preliminary information shows both people were in the vestibule area of the store.

Police said the shooting was accidental. Hamilton Township Police Chief Scott Hughes said someone likely fired a gun from their property, and an arrest has been made.

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Arrest made in accidental shooting that injured 2 at a Kroger

The Kroger is closed for the rest of the night, according to police, and some roads in the area are also closed.

Police said there is no threat to the public.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact the Hamilton Township Police Department or call Crime Stoppers.

This is a breaking news story. We will update this story when we learn more information.

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