A short time later, an area hospital notified officers that a gunshot victim showed up at the hospital seeking treatment. Marcus Damon Allen, 24, of Wildbranch Road, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is believed to be the intended target, according to police and the police report. No other victims or injuries were reported.
Police released photos of the suspect’s vehicle leaving the parking area exiting onto Gateway Avenue. Police say at this time it is not known how many shooters were involved in the incident.
Dispatchers received six 911 calls from people who reported hearing rounds of gunfire, some said they heard 10 to 30 shots.
A caller speaking softly said “sounds like about 10 gunshots just went off. And then a car speeded out of the complex.”
The caller was afraid to look out the window but they said they could hear a girl screaming and crying.
“Somebody has been shot or something,” the caller said.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040 or call Fairfield Twp. detectives at 513-887-5841.
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