Deputies with the Highland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of gunfire around 8:05 p.m. on Thursday in the 13,000 block of State Route 72, about 70 miles northeast of Cincinnati. When officers arrived, they found a 41‑year‑old man who had been shot and was deceased.
Suspect identified and search launched
Highland County officials have identified Cassen Kelso Conaway, 20, as a person of interest in the homicide. The sheriff’s office is actively searching for Conaway and has asked the public to provide any information that could lead to his apprehension.
State Route 72 was temporarily closed while investigators processed the scene, but the roadway has since been reopened to traffic.
Multi‑agency effort
The search for Conaway has involved a coordinated effort among several law‑enforcement entities. Participants include the Highland County Sheriff’s K‑9 and drone units, the Greenfield Police Department’s K‑9 team, the Highland County Special Response Team, the Ohio State Patrol Aviation Unit and troopers, as well as deputies from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Intelligence (BCI&I).
These agencies have been conducting searches throughout the night, employing both ground and aerial resources to locate the suspect.
How the public can help
Officials are urging anyone with information about Conaway’s whereabouts to contact the Highland County Sheriff’s Office at (937) 393‑1421. Tips can be critical in bringing the investigation to a swift resolution and providing closure for the victim’s family.
The investigation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
