1 Dead, 1 Injured in Butler County Shooting

Authorities searching for suspect after incident on Roosevelt Avenue in Middletown

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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One person was killed and another was hospitalized with a gunshot injury following a shooting in Butler County, Ohio. The Middletown Police Department responded to the incident on Roosevelt Avenue, where they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was transported to a nearby medical facility with serious injuries. Police were still searching for the suspect at the time of the report.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in many communities, and this incident highlights the need for effective law enforcement response and investigation to address such incidents and protect residents.

The details

According to the Middletown Police Department, officers responded to a shooting call at 11:58 a.m. on February 22 in the 2100 block of Roosevelt Avenue. Upon arrival, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One individual was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other was transported to a nearby medical facility with serious injuries. Police were still searching for the suspect at the time of the initial Facebook post.

  • The shooting occurred at 11:58 a.m. on February 22, 2026.

The players

Middletown Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and is investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Police are continuing their search for the suspect involved in the shooting.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing need for effective public safety measures and gun violence prevention efforts in communities across the country.