A quiet afternoon in Wayne Hills turned tragic when a man died from an apparent accidental gunshot wound inside a local apartment.
🚨 “He Shot Himself by Accident”
Just before 3 p.m., a frantic 911 call came in from a man who said his daughter’s boyfriend had accidentally shot himself and was unresponsive inside a Wayne Hills apartment.
Portsmouth Police and EMS rushed to the scene, where medics sadly confirmed the man was dead on arrival. The Scioto County Coroner’s Office later declared the official time of death as 3:15 p.m.
👮 Investigation Underway
Police detectives responded to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
- Officers transported a male and female witness to the Hisle Park Apartments for interviews.
- Detectives and a Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority employee conducted a walkthrough of the scene, ensuring all doors and windows were secured.
- The coroner’s office took possession of the body, and the case remains under active investigation.
💬 Police Urge Firearm Safety
While officials have not released the victim’s name, investigators say the early evidence suggests the shooting was accidental, though they’re working to confirm every detail.
Law enforcement used the incident as a reminder of how quickly a tragedy can unfold:
- 🔒 Always treat every firearm as loaded.
- 🚫 Never handle guns while distracted or impaired.
- 📞 Call 911 immediately if an accidental discharge occurs — seconds can save lives.
Sadly, the sound of sirens and emergency vehicles in Wayne Hills is nothing new, yet still heartbreaking — especially as children played nearby.
👉 The Portsmouth Police Department and Scioto County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate, but for now, the community mourns yet another reminder of how fragile life can be when guns and carelessness collide.