Cincinnati, Ohio – Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic shooting incident that took place in East Price Hill on Thursday. The incident unfolded on Wells Street, where two men and a woman were shot and rushed to UC Medical Center. The victims were discovered in different locations – two near a vehicle and one in a wooded area.
Tragically, the two men succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office has identified them as 69-year-old Shelby Carpenter and 45-year-old Dustin Bolen. Carpenter’s death has been classified as an apparent homicide, while Bolen’s is considered an apparent suicide. Authorities believe that all three victims are connected in some way, though the exact circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear.
Court documents have revealed that an eviction notice was served by Carpenter to Bolen to vacate a property on Wells Street. The two were scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on Thursday. Neighbors shared that the two men were father and son, shedding light on their personal connection.
The Cincinnati Police Criminal Investigation Section, specialized in handling homicide cases, was dispatched to the scene. Captain Steve Saunders of the Cincinnati Police emphasized the complexity of the situation, with crime scene technicians and criminalists working diligently to process the scene. The community is left grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event, as details continue to emerge and the investigation unfolds.