Hamilton, OH — A tragic morning in Hamilton, Ohio ended with a man dead and an investigation underway following a disturbing sequence of events on Clovernook Drive. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving multiple panicked 911 calls, including one from a woman urging a man to “wake up” and another from a man confessing to having shot someone.
The Butler County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 33-year-old Shawn Egner, who succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds. The office has officially declared the death a homicide.
Amidst the confusion and urgency of the emergency calls, a deeply distressed woman communicated to dispatchers the gravity of her boyfriend’s condition, urging them to send help immediately. She later sadly informed the dispatcher, “He’s dead, he’s dead. His eyes are open.”
According to Hamilton police, the incident unfolded early Tuesday morning. They were alerted to the situation by calls reporting gunfire in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive. Police spokesperson, Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler, revealed that the investigation is still in its early stages but clarified that they are not actively searching for additional suspects.
The sequence of events leading to the shooting remains unclear. Ungerbuehler noted that detectives are in talks with the man who admitted over the phone to having shot Egner. The man claimed self-defense, stating that he had been lured to the location and attacked. He reported being pistol-whipped and recounted that his attacker had attempted to shoot him, but the gun malfunctioned.
Further details emerged from neighbors and additional 911 calls, with one nearby resident recalling hearing up to five gunshots that morning. In a breathless emergency call, the shooter, identifying himself only as Tim, pleaded for help before confessing to pulling the trigger.
As the investigation proceeds, Hamilton police are working in conjunction with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office to piece together the events and determine the appropriate charges. They are thoroughly examining the circumstances around the altercation and the claims made during the 911 calls.
Residents of Clovernook Drive and the wider Hamilton area have been left shaken by the incident. Detective Kevin Ruhl, assigned to the case, has urged anyone with information about the events to come forward to assist in their ongoing inquiry.
This incident underscores the sensitivities and complexities that often accompany investigations of this nature, where the distinction between self-defense and unlawful violence can hinge on small but critical details. As the community waits anxiously for further developments, the hope is for a resolution that brings clarity and justice for all involved.