Suspect dies after chase, shootout

Posted on March 28, 2013 in Local

COSHOCTON, Ohio – An investigation is underway into the chase and shooting that killed a suspect in Coshocton County.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is on the case after the incident Tuesday night on US Route 36.

Coshocton County deputies say a chase that started in New Concord, in Muskingum County, ended with the suspect crashing and exchanging gunfire with a deputy.

One deputy was slightly injured.

The suspect has not yet been identified.

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