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Police identify Hillsboro shooting victim, person of interest already in custody on unrelated charges

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Posted at 11:07 PM, Mar 11, 2023
and last updated 2023-03-13 11:03:20-04

HILLSBORO, Ohio — Hillsboro police released the identity of a 53-year-old man who was shot and killed over the weekend.

Police responded to a 911 call made from a residence in the 800 block of N. West Street at approximately 2:40 p.m. Saturday. according to Chief Eric Daniels of the Hillsboro Police Department.

Investigators said the nature of the 911 call "is being withheld at this time."

When police arrived they discovered the body of John W. Norris. They determined that he suffered a fatal gunshot wound, according to a press release.

Investigators said a person of interest is in custody on unrelated charges and further charges are pending.

The Hillsboro police department said they are working alongside the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Highland County prosecutor's office.

This is a developing story and will be updated once more information becomes available.

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