XENIA — A man who was one of three people hurt in a shooting Friday is now facing attempted murder charges.
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Two children were also shot at a home along Hivling Street in Xenia.
Mark Yearick was sleeping Friday afternoon when he was jolted awake.
“I was taking a nap, and I heard gunshots,” Yearick said.
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Monday, police said the gunfire was an attempted murder.
Police told News Center 7 they found a 12-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy, and 18-year-old Braylen Gearheart shot when they got to the home.
“Yeah, I’m very curious to find out what happened and what led up to what happened,” Yearick said.
Police said Gearheart is now facing charges in connection with the gunfire, including attempted murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence.
Police said he and the two children who were hurt and all taken to the hospital know each other but haven’t offered many details about exactly what happened.
A man at the home where police responded said on Monday he didn’t want to comment but one of the victims is his grandson.
“I sincerely hope that everybody makes a full recovery. And I hope they find out who is responsible for this and that they pay for their crime,” Yearick said.
Xenia police said Gearheart is still in the hospital.
Once he’s released, he’ll go to jail and will need one $1 million to change that.
Officers said this is still an open investigation and there could be more charges against other people involved.
We will continue to follow this story.
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