A 911 call left dispatchers stunned when a Scioto County man, clearly in distress, reported that his wife had beaten him—and even hid his prosthetic leg during the attack.
“I’m bleeding, and she won’t stop hitting me!” the man shouted into the phone. Dispatchers could hear a woman yelling and cursing in the background before the call was cut off. Attempts to call back went straight to voicemail.
🚨 Deputies rushed to the home, but found no vehicles in the driveway. Moments later, the injured man answered the door, visibly shaken and with bruises above and below his eyes.
He told officers that during the argument, his wife had taken his prosthetic leg, causing him to fall and injure himself. While he initially didn’t want to file charges, officers explained that because of what was said during the 911 call and his visible injuries, charges for domestic violence would be filed against his wife, who had already fled the scene.
🩺 Green Township EMS was called in to assess the man’s injuries, and officers searched the home to confirm the suspect had left.
💬 Men Can Be Victims, Too
Domestic violence doesn’t just happen to women—and this disturbing case is a clear reminder that men can be victims of abuse as well.
📣 If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, regardless of gender, speak up. Help is available.
- 📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- 🧠 Don’t feel ashamed—abuse is never your fault
- 🛡️ Report incidents early and document everything
- 🚔 Let law enforcement know if you feel unsafe
👮♂️ Big Thanks to Deputies and EMS
Thanks to the quick response of Deputy Shuff and the Green EMS team, this dangerous situation didn’t go unnoticed or ignored. Their actions may have saved a life—and helped shine a light on an issue too often kept in the shadows.
**Domestic violence is real. It’s painful. And yes—it happens to men, too.
