Perrysburg, OH-A somber silence has fallen over the normally peaceful neighborhood of Perrysburg’s Whites Drive following a late-night shooting that left one person dead and another wounded. The violent act, which unfolded just before midnight on August 3, has shaken residents and sparked an intensive investigation as police search for the person responsible.
According to officials, officers with the Perrysburg Police Department were dispatched to the 10900 block of Whites Drive at approximately 11:38 p.m. after frantic 911 calls reported the sound of gunfire echoing through the area. Responding officers arrived to find a devastating scene—an unresponsive individual suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, the victim was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, but neighbors and friends have already begun gathering in quiet grief at the scene, leaving flowers and candles in memory of the life lost.
Just minutes later, at 11:50 p.m., a second victim was discovered—this individual suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand. Perrysburg officers transported the injured person to an EMS staging unit for treatment. While their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, they remain under medical observation.
As of this morning, the suspect remains at large. Police have not disclosed a name or detailed description but confirm that tactical units have been mobilized, canvassing nearby areas and reviewing surveillance footage from surrounding homes and businesses.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy for our community,” a police spokesperson said in a brief but emotional press statement. “We are actively pursuing every lead, and we ask that anyone who saw or heard anything—even something seemingly insignificant—please come forward.”
Residents in the neighborhood were advised to remain indoors during the initial hours of the investigation. Many recounted the terror of hearing gunfire so close to home.
“It was like something out of a nightmare,” said one resident, who asked not to be named. “First the shots, then the sirens… We just huddled together and hoped it wasn’t someone we knew.”
Authorities have not confirmed whether the incident was random or targeted, but sources close to the investigation say multiple theories are under consideration, including a personal dispute, robbery, or retaliatory violence.
The investigation remains fluid. As forensic teams scour the scene for evidence and detectives follow up on leads, the city of Perrysburg finds itself mourning a life lost and praying for justice.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Perrysburg Police Department or submit tips anonymously through local Crime Stoppers.
A life taken. A family shattered. A city on edge.
And somewhere, a suspect still walks free.