SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — A mass shooting late Saturday night in Springfield has left one person dead and several others injured, prompting a multi-agency investigation.
According to a press release issued by the City of Springfield, officers and emergency medical personnel responded to reports of gunfire in the 1000 block of West Rose Street at approximately 10:46 p.m.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered multiple individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, identified as Keantra Mays, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Due to the severity of injuries, at least two victims were transported via CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital for advanced treatment.
Additional victims were taken either by ambulance or private vehicle to Springfield Regional Medical Center and Kettering Health Springfield.
A dispatch sergeant with the Springfield Police Division confirmed that a total of five individuals were shot during the incident.
As of this time, the conditions of the surviving victims have not been released.
The response to the scene involved multiple law enforcement and emergency service agencies, including the Springfield Police Division, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Wittenberg University Police, and the Springfield Fire and Rescue Division.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Springfield Police Division directly or to submit anonymous tips via email at [email protected].
