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Springfield Shootings: Man Arrested After Two Violent Incidents
5 Jul
Summary
- One man is in custody for two weekend shootings.
- A 51-year-old victim is in critical condition after being shot.
- The suspect faces multiple felony assault and attempted murder charges.
A man has been arrested in connection with two separate shootings that occurred in Springfield on Sunday. The first incident took place on Fair Street, where officers discovered a 51-year-old man who had been shot.
He was transported to Springfield Regional Medical Center and subsequently airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital, where he is currently listed in critical condition. This shooting remains under active investigation by local authorities.
Later that morning, at approximately 9:55 a.m., police responded to reports of gunshots near John's Drive-Thru on W. Main Street. Information gathered at the scene led officers to a residence on North Jackson Street.
There, they apprehended Rodney Oglesby, 42, without incident. A firearm was also recovered from the residence. Oglesby is facing charges that include three counts of felonious assault and one count of attempted murder.
He also faces charges for discharging a firearm in a prohibited place and having weapons while under a disability. Oglesby received treatment for an unrelated medical condition. The investigation into these incidents is continuing.
