Two suspects in custody after reported shooting in Hamilton

A Hamilton mother, with children attending Fairwood Elementary School, expressed concern Friday about a man in a van she said tried to lure children with promises of ice cream.

A Hamilton mother, with children attending Fairwood Elementary School, expressed concern Friday about a man in a van she said tried to lure children with promises of ice cream.
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By Lauren Pack
Sept 11, 2020
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A reported shooting at 2:09 p.m. today on Gordon Smith Boulevard began a chase and crash in Hamilton’s west side, according to police.

“Responding officers observed a fleeing suspect vehicle. The vehicle was pursued until crashing in neighborhood near Brookwood Elementary. Two suspects are in custody,” Hamilton Police Chief Craig Bucheit said through social media.

The students and staff are safe, according to police. It’s not clear if anyone was shot in the incident.

We’ll update this story as we learn more.

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Lauren Pack, a native of the Miami Valley, has been on staff at the Journal-News since 1994 reporting on courts and crime.