ORRVILLE, CA — One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a fatal shooting near a downtown intersection Thursday evening, the Orrville Police Department confirmed .
Police responded to reports of gunfire near Mineral Springs and North Vine Street at approximately 3:45 p.m. on January 22, 2026 . Upon arrival, officers located two individuals with gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the second was rushed to a local hospital, where they remain in critical condition .
Emergency personnel from multiple EMS units and Metro LifeFlight assisted at the scene . To secure the area for the initial investigation, police temporarily closed Mineral Springs east of Sterling Avenue .
In an initial statement, the Orrville Police Department said the scene is now secure and there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The identities of the victims, their relationship to each other, and any details about a potential suspect or motive have not been released .
📍 This Intersection and Recent Community Incidents
This incident occurs in an Orrville community that has dealt with isolated violent events in recent years, though none appear directly connected to this latest shooting.
Nearby Hospital Incident: In July 2025, a man was arrested after firing a gun inside the emergency department of Aultman Orrville Hospital. Police and hospital security responded immediately, and fortunately, no one was injured in that event .
Past Domestic Violence Homicide: In January 2021, a woman was fatally shot in an Orrville apartment complex parking lot in an incident police identified as domestic violence. Officers shot and wounded the armed suspect at that scene .
🔍 Investigation Status and How to Help
The investigation into Thursday’s shooting remains active and ongoing. Police are continuing to gather evidence and are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The Orrville Police Department has stated that additional information will be released to the public as it becomes available .
If you have information: Community members with any details about the shooting are encouraged to contact the Orrville Police Department directly. You can provide information anonymously through local crime tip lines.
This is a developing story, and details are preliminary.