Athens shooting: Ohio University police say shots fired on West Union Street, near Depot Street

A shooting occurred Thursday afternoon on West Union Street near Depot Street in Athens, Ohio, per the Ohio University Police Department.

Updated on: Aug 8, 2025, 24:53:05 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Ohio University Police Department said that there was a shooting in Athens, Ohio, on Thursday afternoon. The shooting took place on West Union Street, near the Depot Street area.

As per the OUPD alert, set out at 2:28 p.m. local time, there is a huge police presence in the area of West Union and Depot streets, and locals have been asked to avoid the area.

The UpCycle Ohio Thrift Store, which is located on West Union Street in Athens, said in a post on Facebook that it is an active shooter situation with a stand-off ongoing between the shooter and the police. "To the best of our knowledge, the stand-off is occurring at Beasly Mills," the post added.

In a follow up update, the Ohio store said: “We have received confirmation from the Athens Police Department that the situation at Beasly Mills has been contained.”

It is not clear if anyone was injured in the shooting.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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