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Press Release July 2, 2016

Posted on: July 2, 2016
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Press Release July 2, 2016

Clearcreek Township, OH: On July 2, 2016 at approximately 6:00 P.M., officers from the Clearcreek Township Division of Police were dispatched to 1353 Whispering Woods Ln. in the Woodland Greens subdivision for a reported shooting. Officers responded along with officers from the Springboro Police Department and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. When they arrived they found three (3) shooting victims. The victims were later identified as Lauren C. Walker (age 32), her brother, Justin B. Michel (age 33) and her husband, Eric Gene Walker (age 33). All three victims were residing at 1353 Whispering Woods Ln. The preliminary investigation indicates that Eric and Lauren Walker were in the process of separating due to domestic issues. Sometime just prior to 6:00 P.M. Eric Walker retrieved a pistol from a vehicle parked near the residence, confronted Lauren in the driveway of the residence and they began to argue. He then shot Lauren once. Justin Michel had heard them arguing and came to the driveway to check on them when Eric Walker shot at him, striking him once in the upper leg. Eric Walker then shot himself. Lauren Walker was transported to Miami Valley Hospital via CareFlight. Justin Michel was transported by Clearcreek Fire/EMS. Eric Walker was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is on-going. Questions should be directed to Chief John Terrill at 937-748-1267.