Early Saturday morning, on July 6, 2024, law enforcement responded to a report of shots fired in Downtown Circleville. At approximately 2:50 am, Pickaway County 911 received the call, prompting a swift response from Circleville police, Pickaway County Sheriff’s deputies, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
According to eyewitnesses, a man engaged in a dispute in a parking lot adjacent to the Main Street and Scioto North of the two bars in that area, the man brandished a firearm and discharged several rounds into the ground. The suspect, described as a black male wearing a grey shirt and jeans, fled the scene towards Scioto Street and the nearby train tracks.
After a 20-minute search, authorities located and apprehended the suspect on South Scioto Street past Mound Street. The arrested individual has been identified as 39-year-old Titus Dominique. He faces charges including discharge of a firearm and inducing panic, with the potential for additional charges pending further investigation.
The Circleville Police Department has indicated that further details will be forthcoming as the investigation progresses. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.