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Suspect in Troy shooting found dead in another county – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio

TROY – The suspect allegedly involved in the investigation of a shooting Friday night in Troy was found dead overnight.

As reported on News Center 7 at 11Troy police officers were called to the 1500 block of Sussex Drive after shots were fired around 6 p.m.

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When they arrived at the scene, they learned there were no injuries and the suspect had left the scene. Police said the shooting appeared to be the result of a domestic dispute.

Overnight, police were contacted by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and informed that the suspect had been stopped on US 35. This prompted the Sheriff’s Office to deploy its Special Response Team.

When they reached the vehicle, they found the suspect dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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The identity of this person has not yet been disclosed.

We will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.