Violent — Hillsboro, OH — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

Javen Meadows was charged with multiple counts of murder and assault after a grand jury indictment.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Hillsboro, OH
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: male, age 23
  • Victim(s): 2 (49-year-old man and a woman)
  • Status: charged

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred in a Hillsboro business parking lot on May 31, 2026.
  • Javen Meadows allegedly rammed another truck with his Ford F-150 before parking.
  • He exited the vehicle and grabbed a woman by the neck, throwing her to the ground.
  • Meadows then ran over and fatally injured a 49-year-old man who was attempting to intervene.
  • The Highland County grand jury handed down a seven-count indictment against Meadows on July 7.