The child was flown to a hospital and their condition is unknown.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio - A 4-year-old was killed and a St. Clair Township Police officer was wounded in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon.According to a release from St. Clair Township Police , after 2 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a call about a suicidal man.
When officers located Como walking down the street and attempted to talk with him, he opened fire, police said.Police shared Wednesday evening, Como died from his injuries.A 4-year-old at a nearby business was also struck by a bullet, according to the release. A spokesperson for the police department said the 4-year-old was at a dentist’s office when she was hit during the shootout.
The 4-year-old was taken to the hospital and later died, according to an update the St. Clair Police Department released.The officer was flown to Pittsburgh in critical condition.Before EMS arrived, officers rendered aid to the suspect, but his current condition is unknown. “We’re trying to gather information as fast as we can so we can update the community,” St. Clair Township Police Chief Brian McKenzie said. “Right now, we need the community to pray for our officer and the child who were shot.”The investigation is active and ongoing, according to BCI.Our thoughts are with the St. Clair Township Police Department in Columbiana County and the people of that community today after a tragic officer-involved shooting.
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