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Knife-Wielding Abductor Fatally Shot by Police After Chase
17 Aug
Summary
- Man abducted woman from hospital, leading to police chase.
- Suspect approached officers with a knife multiple times.
- Fatal shooting occurred after suspect refused to drop weapon.
A man identified as 23-year-old Timothy Cromwell is deceased following a police-involved shooting on Saturday, August 16, 2026. The incident began when Cromwell allegedly abducted a woman from the hospital where she is employed in Cincinnati. Officers located Cromwell's vehicle, initiating a pursuit that lasted approximately 45 minutes.
The chase concluded in Green Township, where authorities reported that Cromwell exited his vehicle and approached officers wielding a knife. Despite commands to drop the weapon, he allegedly advanced on the officers. Police fired, and Cromwell fell but then stood and again charged at officers with the knife.
For a second time, officers discharged their weapons. Cromwell sustained injuries but again rose and attempted to approach the officers. A third and final round of gunfire occurred. Cromwell was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Sunday, August 17, 2026.
City officials noted that Cromwell had outstanding misdemeanor warrants and a history of arrests, including charges for abduction, stalking, and aggravated menacing.
