FBI: Armed and dangerous man may be in Indianapolis after 4 people killed in Ohio

(CNN) — 4 folks had been fatally shot Friday at a number of websites in a small Ohio city simply north of Dayton, and police are trying to find a person who’s probably linked to the taking pictures. The FBI says the person could also be in Indianapolis.

Stephen Marlow, a “individual of curiosity,” is probably going armed and harmful, Butler Township Police Chief John Porter stated at a media briefing.

In an announcement Saturday, Porter stated authorities are being assisted within the search by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Workplace, the FBI and ATF.

Info signifies Marlow could have fled outdoors Ohio, the assertion learn.

The FBI stated he has ties to Lexington, Kentucky, Indianapolis and Chicago and could also be in a type of cities.

Porter stated Marlow was 5’11” and about 160 kilos, with brown hair. Authorities imagine Marlow, 39, was sporting shorts and a yellow T-shirt and fled in a white 2007 Ford Edge.

Authorities have requested anybody with data to contact the FBI. They stated Marlow shouldn’t be approached.

Police responded to a report of photographs fired simply earlier than midday Friday, Porter stated, and the 4 victims died on the scenes.

“That is the primary violent crime on this neighborhood in latest reminiscence,” Porter stated. “We’re working to find out if there was any motive to this horrible tragedy or if psychological sickness performed any position.”

Wendy Chapman, a neighbor of 1 sufferer, advised CNN affiliate WKEF the neighborhood is a quiet place.

“I might have by no means, even on this neighborhood, I might by no means anticipate something, by no means,” Chapman advised the Dayton station.

Police don’t imagine there may be an ongoing risk to the neighborhood however have deployed extra crews and the Dayton Police Bomb Squad out of an abundance of warning, Porter stated.

Porter stated folks ought to name the police dispatch if they’ve data on Marlow’s whereabouts or see the Ford Edge.

Butler Township is a city of slightly below 8,000 residents about 9 miles north of Dayton.