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Suspected gunman captured in Ohio after one killed

Police have arrested a suspect in a shooting that left one person dead and five wounded in the US state of Ohio, according to authorities.

US • 05 Feb

Water is pumped into a creek for aeration

Residents near toxic US train crash told water 'safe'

The governor of Ohio has told residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment that it was "safe" to drink the water, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the incident earlier this month.

US • 16 Feb 23

Footage shows police arriving at the scene

Teenage girl shot dead by police in Ohio

Police in the US city of Columbus in Ohio fatally shot a black teenage girl they confronted during an attempted stabbing, as seen in police video footage of the encounter, authorities said.

US • 21 Apr 21

People marched in protest over the killing of Andre Maurice Hill

Ohio protests after police fatally shoot black man

The fatal shooting of a black man by police in Columbus, Ohio - the US city's second such killing this month - sparked a fresh wave of protests on Christmas Eve against racial injustice and police brutality.

US • 25 Dec 20

'Thoughts and prayers', but will anything change?

Washington Correspondent Brian O'Donovan says the US gun laws are unlikely to change after the latest mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.

World • 04 Aug 19

In Dayton, a lone gunman killed nine people and wounded 27

What we know about two US shootings

After mass shootings in Texas and Ohio killed at least 29 people within hours of each other, questions quickly arose about what exactly happened, who was responsible and what might have prompted the attacks.

World • 04 Aug 19

The FBI and local police forces in Dayton are investigating the attack

Ohio mourns shooting but 'hundreds' saved by police

A gunman armed with a high-powered rifle and wearing body armour opened fire in a downtown district of Dayton, Ohio, early this morning, killing nine people and wounding at least 16 others.

World • 04 Aug 19

The incident happened on the opening day of the Ohio State Fair

Teenager dies as Ohio theme park ride malfunctions

A teenager has died and seven other people were injured after a malfunction in an amusement ride at the Ohio State Fair, US media reported.

US • 27 Jul 17

Ohio's last execution took place in January 2014

Ohio carries out first execution after three-year delay

The US state of Ohio has executed its first death row inmate in three years, ending a stoppage brought about by a legal dispute that followed an unusually drawn-out lethal injection in 2014.

US • 26 Jul 17

New Black Panther chairman says group will be armed at Republican convention if allowed

Black Panther group to carry arms in Ohio if legal

The chairman of a US "black power" movement said his group will carry arms for self-defence at protests before the Republican convention next week if allowed under Ohio law.

News • 12 Jul 16

Separate US shootings in two states leave 14 dead

Eight members of one family, including a teenager, were shot dead in rural Ohio yesterday, just before gunmen killed six people in Georgia.

News • 23 Apr 16

The plane was on approach to the airport in the Ohio city when it crashed

Nine feared dead in US plane crash

Nine people, including seven employees of the same Florida firm, were killed when a private jet crashed into an apartment building in the American midwest, officials said today.

News • 11 Nov 15

Ohio to delay executions while DRC procures new drugs

Ohio delays seven executions to secure new drugs

The US state of Ohio is postponing the execution of seven death row inmates following several botched lethal injection killings across the country last year.

News • 31 Jan 15

Tamir Rice was shot in the torso and died the next day from his injuries

Video released of boy shot by Ohio police

The parents of a 12-year-old boy shot by a police officer in Ohio this week have decided they want video and audio of the shooting released to the public.

News • 27 Nov 14

US police shoot dead boy holding toy gun

Police in the US city of Cleveland have shot and killed a 12-year-old boy who was waving around what turned out to be a toy gun at a playground.

News • 24 Nov 14

Review under way after kidnapper Ariel Castro was found dead in his prison cell

Kidnapper Ariel Castro found dead in prison

Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro has been found dead inside his cell at the Correction Reception Centre in Orient, Ohio, according to prison authorities.

News • 05 Sep 13

Ariel Castro will not be eligible for the death penalty

Cleveland kidnap suspect agrees to plea deal

Ariel Castro has agreed to plead guilty and be imprisoned for life for kidnapping and raping three women he held captive in his house for about a decade.

News • 26 Jul 13

Amanda Berry said she is getting stronger each day and wants to have a normal life

Women in Ohio kidnap case thank public for support

Three women held captive in a Cleveland home for a decade have thanked the public for their support in a YouTube video.

News • 09 Jul 13

Three women and a child were rescued from the house this week

Longest held Ohio captive released from hospital

Michelle Knight, freed earlier this week as the longest held of four captives in a dungeon-like Cleveland house, has been discharged from hospital and has gone into seclusion.

News • 10 May 13

Ohio

Suspected gunman captured in Ohio after one killed

Residents near toxic US train crash told water 'safe'

Teenage girl shot dead by police in Ohio

Ohio protests after police fatally shoot black man

'Thoughts and prayers', but will anything change?

What we know about two US shootings

Ohio mourns shooting but 'hundreds' saved by police

Teenager dies as Ohio theme park ride malfunctions

Ohio carries out first execution after three-year delay

Black Panther group to carry arms in Ohio if legal

Separate US shootings in two states leave 14 dead

Nine feared dead in US plane crash

Ohio delays seven executions to secure new drugs

Video released of boy shot by Ohio police

US police shoot dead boy holding toy gun

Kidnapper Ariel Castro found dead in prison

Cleveland kidnap suspect agrees to plea deal

Women in Ohio kidnap case thank public for support

Longest held Ohio captive released from hospital

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