Ontario Police Department Seeks Public’s Help in Shooting Investigation

Joe Lyons • November 14, 2024

Ontario Police Department Seeks Public’s Help in Shooting Investigation Behind PetSmart

Ontario, OH — The Ontario Police Department is asking for the public’s help as they investigate a shooting that occurred in the parking lot behind a PetSmart store.

Ontario Police responded to a call at 11:07 a.m. regarding a vehicle located at 2275 Walker Lake Road, where officers found two bullet holes in the driver’s side window and a woman slumped over the steering wheel with an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment; her current condition has not been disclosed.

In a press release, Ontario Police Chief Tom Hill said, “The Ontario Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred behind the PetSmart store in Ontario. This incident is under active investigation, and we have no further information to release at this time.”

To assist in the investigation, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) was called in to process the scene and gather evidence.

Authorities urge anyone with information that could aid in the investigation to contact the Ontario Police Department at 419-529-2115.