BELLAIRE, Ohio — Reports of a man allegedly displaying a firearm outside the Dollar Tree in Bellaire prompted a response from law enforcement Thursday evening.
According to witness accounts, people inside the store were alerted that a man was outside with a gun, causing several individuals to seek shelter inside a storage area until authorities arrived.
Witnesses reported seeing what appeared to be a firearm raised in the air outside the business. Multiple accounts indicate the individual did not enter the store, though the exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
No injuries have been reported.
As of publication, authorities have not released official details regarding the incident, and it is unknown whether any arrests have been made.
This remains a developing story. Information currently available is based on witness accounts and has not yet been independently confirmed by law enforcement.
