Suspected Road Rage Shooting Turns Fatal in Lebanon, Ohio
ICARO Media Group
In a tragic incident of suspected road rage, a man who was shot near North State Route 48 and U.S. 42 in Lebanon, Ohio has succumbed to his injuries. The Lebanon Division of Police has confirmed that the victim, identified as Andrew Rainey, 63, of Lebanon, passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Monday.
The shooting occurred on Monday, but the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. According to a 911 call, the shooter claimed to have shot the driver and was waiting for the arrival of the police to surrender his weapon.
The Lebanon Division of Police has stated that an arrest will not be made until the investigation is complete. The case will then be turned over to the Warren County Prosecutor's Office, which will determine if any charges will be filed.
The authorities have assured that they are cooperating closely and promptly with the prosecutor's office. The Lebanon Division of Police is currently collecting all the necessary evidence and information pertaining to the incident. Once the investigation is concluded, the prosecutor's office will thoroughly review the evidence to determine the potential charges for consideration by the grand jury.
According to reports, the victim, Andrew Rainey, was shot in the abdomen. Police rushed him to Atrium Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 4:01 p.m. The news of Rainey's death has shocked his friends and loved ones.
Lynn Coomer, a friend of Rainey, expressed her disbelief and demanded answers regarding the tragic event. Coomer described Rainey as a non-aggressive person, making it difficult for her to comprehend his involvement in a possible road rage incident. She expressed her frustration, emphasizing that whatever happened should not have cost Rainey his life.
The investigation into this fatal road rage incident is ongoing. Authorities are working diligently to uncover the truth behind the shooting, determining the exact sequence of events that led to this tragic outcome.