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Man dead, another in custody following Chillicothe shooting

Officers were called to North Plaza Boulevard, near Christopher Inn & Suites, just after 1 p.m.
Credit: Ross County Jail

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man is dead following a shooting in Ross County Tuesday afternoon, according to the Chillicothe Police Department.

Officers were called to North Plaza Boulevard, near Christopher Inn & Suites, just after 1 p.m. When they arrived, officers found 23-year-old Jennoro Juan Elmore Jr. from Columbus, injured. 

Elmore was taken to Adena Regional Medical Center where he later died. 

Officers were told that the suspect was 28-year-old Marvan Woodfork Sr. and that he ran from the scene headed south. Police set up a perimeter around Woodfork's last known location and later found him in a wooded area west of Bridge Street.

He was taken into custody.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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