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SWAT Responds to Deadly Incident in Adams County, Ohio
15 Nov
Summary
- Two people found dead after SWAT response
- Elderly woman's wellness check led to discovery of first victim
- Second person found dead from apparent gunshot wound
A tragic incident unfolded in Adams County, Ohio on November 15, 2025, leaving two people dead after a SWAT team response. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to a home on Wintersteen Run Road the previous night to conduct a wellness check on an elderly woman.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered one person dead with apparent head trauma. As they attempted to make contact with a second person in a nearby home, a gunshot was heard. The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Special Response Team was immediately called to the scene to assist with entry.
When the SWAT team was able to gain access to the second home, they found another person dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The sheriff's office stated that this appeared to be an isolated incident, and there was no ongoing threat to the public.
The incident remains under investigation by the Adams County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Authorities have not released any further details about the victims or the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
