4 killed in Ohio; Stephen Marlow arrested in Lawrence, Kansas, police say

DAYTON, Ohio — A suspect is in custody after 4 individuals have been shot to dying in an Ohio neighborhood.

Police in Montgomery County’s Butler Township stated officers have been known as to the realm shortly earlier than midday Friday on a report of photographs fired. Chief John Porter stated 4 victims with gunshot wounds have been discovered at “a number of crime scenes” and all have been pronounced lifeless on the scene.

Police stated they have been searching for 39-year-old Stephen Marlow, who was believed to have fled the realm in a sport utility automobile. He was arrested in Lawrence, Kansas, shortly earlier than 10 p.m., based on the Butler Township Police Division.

Extradition is being organized.

Porter stated police do not imagine there may be any ongoing risk to the neighborhood however officers would stay within the space in case he returns. The names of the victims have not but been launched and Porter stated it wasn’t instantly clear what led to the capturing.

“We’re working to find out if there may be any motive to this horrible tragedy or if psychological sickness performed any function,” Porter stated. He known as the capturing “the primary violent crime on this neighborhood in latest reminiscence.”

The Dayton Each day Information studies that Marlow had gotten off probation in February on aggravated housebreaking and aggravated menacing fees stemming from a July 2019 incident within the Dayton suburb of Vandalia, based on Montgomery County courtroom data.

Vandalia closed quite a few public areas Saturday as a precaution following the capturing, together with the recreation middle, Cassel Hills golf course and pool and town’s senior residents middle, the paper reported.

Court docket paperwork do not checklist an legal professional representing Marlow; a message searching for remark was left Saturday at a quantity listed in his title.