ENGLEWOOD, Ohio (AP) - Authorities say an armed man shot by a police officer searching for a suspect who allegedly shot at a motel in southwestern Ohio has died.
Police were called Sunday afternoon after a man allegedly shot a firearm at a motel near Englewood, in suburban Dayton. Englewood police say an officer found the suspect at a closed motel down the street and fired at him after the man ignored the officer’s orders and a physical confrontation occurred.
A coroner said Monday that the suspect was shot multiple times and later died at a hospital. The coroner has identified the suspect as 41-year-old Shelly Porter III.
Police didn’t release any suspected motive for the alleged shooting at the open motel.
The officer wasn’t hurt. He is on leave while the investigation continues.
Please read our comment policy before commenting.