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A deputy and suspect were flown to the hospital after a shooting on Thursday.
It happened at 9:25 p.m. on Hope Lane in West Union.
In a statement, authorities said deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a mental health-related incident.
Authorities said an individual opened fire when deputies arrived at the scene, and the deputies returned fire.
Both the Adams County deputy and the suspect were struck by gunfire and were flown to a Cincinnati-area hospital for treatment.
The incident is being investigated by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and authorities said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
An officer at the scene said the deputy is doing "well." The condition of the suspect remains unclear.
“The Adams County Sheriff’s Office asks the public to keep everyone involved and their families in their prayers during this difficult time,” the statement concludes.
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