Brown County Sheriff’s Office issues update on Sept. 20 shooting

On Sept. 20 at approximately 6:29 p.m., the Brown County Dispatch Center received a report of an active shooter at 5612 Wahlsburg East Road in Brown County.

Investigation into this incident revealed that Ralph Neff Sr., Margaret Neff and Zachary Neff were in the residence when Noah Clifton allegedly entered the room where the victims were located and shot all three with a .380 caliber handgun.

As of Sept. 25, Margaret Neff, 76, is currently still at U.C. Hospital being treated for gunshot wounds sustained as a result of this incident. Her condition is listed as stable but critical. She is awake and able to speak.

Zachary Neff, 30, was released from U.C. Hospital after being treated for a gunshot wound suffered in this incident.

As previously reported, Ralph Neff Sr., 81, was found to have suffered a gunshot wound to the head and had died as a result of this wound.

The suspect in this case, Noah Clifton, remains in custody at the Brown County Jail. He is being held on a $1 million bond. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.