Middletown man, 29, shot to death; police are asking for information from witnesses

A 29-year-old man is dead following a shooting Thursday night in Middletown’s Mayfield neighborhood, according to police. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

A 29-year-old man is dead following a shooting Thursday night in Middletown’s Mayfield neighborhood, according to police. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

A 29-year-old man is dead following a shooting Thursday night in Middletown’s Mayfield neighborhood, according to police.

Middletown officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Lacy Court about 7:30 p.m. and found the man on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Gunshots were also heard in the area shortly before police found the victim.

The victim was taken to Atrium Medical Center, where he later died.

Mykael Callahan, 29, was shot multiple times and is being autopsied today, according to Warren County Coroner Dr. Russell Uptegrove. His death was a homicide.

Middletown Sgt. Sam Allen said there was a dispute involving several people outside before the shooting happened. Detectives are continuing to interview people who were in the area.

The investigation is continuing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kristi Hughes at 513-425-7733 or kristih@cityofmiddletown.org or call the police dispatch center at 513-425-7700.

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