Highland County Sheriff's Office searching for suspect in fatal shooting

The Highland County Sheriff's Office is searching for 20-year-old Cassen Kelso Conaway in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on the evening of Oct. 22.

At approximately 8:05 p.m., authorities responded to a shooting in the 13000 block of state Route 72. Deputies with the Highland County Sheriff's Office, Leesburg Police Department and EMS responded to the scene and found a 41-year-old male deceased. The Highland County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene. 

The suspect, Cassen Kelso Conaway, 20, of Highland County, had fled the scene before law enforcement’s arrival.

An intensive, multi-agency manhunt continued throughout the night. The Highland County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, the Highland County Sheriff's Office Drone unit, the Greenfield Police Department’s K-9 unit, the Highland County Special Response Team, the Ohio State Patrol Aviation Unit, Ohio State Patrol Troopers, Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and BCI&I assisted in the investigation and subsequent search for the suspect throughout the night. Highland County Victim Witness personnel also responded to assist those affected.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Cassen Kelso Conaway, please contact the Highland County Sheriff's Office at (937) 393-1421.