XENIA, Ohio — An early-morning shooting in Xenia on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, left an adult man injured and hospitalized as police continue working to determine what led to the incident.
According to the Xenia Police Division, officers responded at approximately 5 a.m. to the 600 block of East Church Street following a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower leg.
Xenia Fire Division medics responded to the scene and transported the injured man to a local hospital for medical treatment. His current condition has not been released.
Detectives with the Xenia Police Division are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Police have identified a juvenile male as a suspect and are actively searching for him.
Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist investigators to come forward. Tips can be provided to the Xenia Police Division Criminal Investigation Section at (937) 376-7206 or through the department’s tip line at (937) 347-1623.
Detective Atkins is leading the investigation.
The shooting has left residents concerned as investigators work to establish what happened and locate the suspect. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as detectives continue their work.
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