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Sheriff’s Office: No charges for Lincoln Heights homeowner who killed intruder

Chamberlain Ave shooting
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LINCOLN HEIGHTS, Ohio — The homeowner who shot and killed someone in Lincoln Heights will not face charges, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.

The sheriff's office is detailing the timeline following a deadly incident on Chamberlain Avenue in Lincoln Heights, Monday night.

The sheriff’s office said Henri Jennings, 48, was involved in a domestic dispute while driving Monday night. He sustained cuts to his neck and crashed his vehicle on Chamberlain Avenue.

Jennings then tried running away from the passenger. Investigators believe he entered a home nearby. The homeowner was watching TV when Jennings came in.

Officials said the homeowner dialed 911 as the incident was unfolding, saying, "We heard someone yelling for help. He came in our house."

Law enforcement officials said the homeowner feared for his life and then fired several shots at Jennings. He died at the scene.

Other neighbors dialed 911 after the shots were fired.

The shooting, officials said, is a case where Ohio’s Stand Your Ground Law can be applied.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has not released information regarding suspect information, an arrest or possible charges for Jennings’ passenger.

This is a developing story and will be updated once more information becomes available.

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