COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Three people were taken to area hospitals after a shooting in Colerain Township, the township's spokesperson said.
Colerain Township police were dispatched to the shopping center at the intersection of Pippin and Compton roads just after 1 p.m. for a reported shooting. When they arrived, police found three people injured. All three were taken to area hospitals. However, no additional information was released on their conditions.
One witness, who asked to remain anonymous, said he was behind the shopping center at the time the shots rang out. He said he saw a car speed away from the parking lot, then turned the corner and saw three people injured in front of the shopping center.
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The witness said he is a paramedic and rushed to help the group. At this time, police have not shared any information about the three people's identities or current conditions.
"To do it in broad daylight. This is crazy," the witness said. "It's awfully close to home. I don't approve of it."
Law enforcement investigated the scene, including the shopping center parking lot and an area across the street, for four hours on Tuesday. While the scene was still active, a WCPO crew noticed a police officer looking through security camera footage at a nearby business.
Colerain police have not released any information regarding a potential suspect or suspects.
