Two dead following Middletown shooting involving police officers

Two people are dead following a Sunday shooting at a Middletown home on Mohawk Street that involved police officers, according to the city.

Around 4:42 p.m., Middletown police responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Mohawk Street following reports of a woman suffering from a gunshot wound allegedly inflicted by her husband.

Upon arrival, a city press release said officers announced their presence and identified themselves as police offices. While negotiating with the male suspect, the suspect allegedly discharged his weapon at the officers.

In response, the city release said the officers returned fire, striking the suspect. Upon entering the residence, officers found both the man and woman dead.

The identities of the man and woman have not been released.

The investigation concerning the officer-involved shooting has been handed over to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations.

Investigators were on the scene after 9 p.m., collecting evidence from the Mohawk Street home.