A quiet Wednesday evening in Stow, Ohio, turned into a scene of tragedy as a 25-year-old woman was fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide at a local Taco Bell drive-thru.
The incident occurred around 7:19 p.m. when police were called to the scene for a minor vehicle collision. As officers were en route, multiple 911 calls reported a shooting at the same location. Witnesses told police that a man exited his vehicle, approached the car in front of him, and shot the driver before taking his own life.
The victim has been identified as Megan Keleman, a 25-year-old resident of Stow. The shooter was identified as 53-year-old Jason Williams, also from Stow.
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The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and the incident is currently under investigation by the Stow Police Department.
The community is reeling from this shocking act of violence. Local residents have expressed their condolences to the Keleman family and are grappling with the senseless loss of a young life.
Stow Police Chief Jeffrey Film expressed his condolences to the victim’s family and friends during a press conference on Thursday. He urged anyone struggling with mental health issues or thoughts of violence to seek help.
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“This is a tragedy that has deeply affected our community,” Chief Film said. “We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.”
The Taco Bell location where the shooting took place has been temporarily closed out of respect for the victim and her family.
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