In The News 30 October 2026

Adams County deputy shot; suspect also shot, hospitalized

An Adams County deputy is recovering in the hospital after being shot while responding to a call in West Union on Thursday night. The suspect was shot and hospitalized as well.

Deputies responded to the scene of the shooting on Hope Lane in West Union, until around 4:30 a.m. Friday.

According to officials, deputies were responding to a report of a mental health-related incident around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. When they arrived, the suspect opened fire, hitting the deputy.

Deputies returned fire, and the suspect was shot as well.

Two separate helicopters carried the deputy and suspect to UC Medical Center overnight. We're told Cincinnati police stayed at the hospital until Adams County officials could arrive.

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