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Suspect dead, officer injured in police-involved shooting near Montgomery County golf course

MIAMI TWP. — One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting near a Montgomery County golf course on Wednesday afternoon.

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Officers responded to a disturbance in the 9200 block of Sawgrass Drive, near PipeStone Golf Club, in Miami Twp., a township spokesperson confirmed. Initial reports indicate officers were first called out there around 2:05 p.m.

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Area law enforcement responded to a Signal 99, otherwise known as a county-wide call for officer assistance, at the address around 2:20 p.m. Montgomery County Regional Dispatch confirmed that was for a report of shots fired.

A township spokesperson confirmed that at least one officer was involved in a shooting, where the suspect was killed.

One officer was injured in the incident, but not seriously hurt. They were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation as protocol.

As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has been requested to investigate the shooting.

We’re working to learn more about the shooting and will continue to provide updates.

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