Chillicothe man charged with murder following shooting earlier this month

After consultation with the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office, the Chillicothe Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on East 4th Street on July 5.

The suspect, Cameron D. Crews, 46, of Chillicothe, has been taken into custody and is being charged with murder, along with other possible charges.

“The dedicated efforts of our investigators have resulted in significant progress in this case,” Captain Micheal Short said in a press release. “While this arrest marks an important development in the investigation, it remains ongoing, and anyone with further information is strongly encouraged to contact the Chillicothe Police Detective Division.”

As previously reported, on Wednesday, July 5 at approximately 2:08 p.m., the police department received a report of gunshots and a person on the ground on East 4th Street.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a 30-year-old white male from Chillicothe, who was injured, in front of the residence. The Chillicothe Fire Department was also dispatched to provide medical assistance to the injured individual.

The victim was transported to the ARMC Emergency Room and later pronounced deceased.

While responding to the scene, a description of a “person of interest” was provided, and officers were able to locate the individual operating a motorcycle. A pursuit was initiated, and the suspect was able to evade law enforcement at that time.