Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Perrysburg, Ohio — One Dead, One Injured; Suspect at Large
Perrysburg, OH (August 3, 2025) — A deadly late-night shooting has rocked a quiet Perrysburg neighborhood after police responded to a call of shots fired in the 10900 block of Whites Drive just before midnight. According to initial reports from law enforcement, the incident occurred at approximately 11:38 p.m., prompting an immediate response from the Perrysburg Police Department.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered one individual unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. Despite efforts from first responders, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the area was quickly locked down as authorities established a crime scene perimeter. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Shortly thereafter, at 11:50 p.m., police confirmed that a second victim had been located, suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand. The second individual was transported by Perrysburg police officers to a nearby EMS staging unit for treatment. Their condition is not considered life-threatening at this time, though further medical evaluation is ongoing.
Police have not confirmed the motive behind the shooting but indicated that the suspected shooter remains at large. Law enforcement agencies have expanded their perimeter around the crime scene and are actively searching the area with assistance from additional tactical units.
Residents in the vicinity of Whites Drive were advised to shelter in place as a precaution, and neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots followed by sirens moments later.
“This is an active and ongoing investigation,” a police spokesperson said during a brief press update. “We are pursuing all leads and ask anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual around the time of the incident to please come forward.”
Detectives are canvassing the area for surveillance footage and potential witnesses. Forensic teams are on-site collecting evidence, and police have not ruled out the possibility that the shooting may have stemmed from a personal dispute or a targeted attack. However, officials are not discounting other theories, including a robbery or retaliatory violence.
The Perrysburg Police Department has not released a suspect description at this time, but sources indicate they are working to identify a person of interest based on preliminary witness accounts.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Perrysburg Police Department or submit anonymous tips through local Crime Stoppers lines.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more details become available. For now, a community mourns a tragic loss and prays for the recovery of the injured, while law enforcement works urgently to bring the perpetrator to justice.
