Man charged with aggravated murder over Cleves shooting

CLEVES, Ohio — A man has been charged with aggravated murder in the shooting death of a 33-year-old man in Cleves in early September, according to court documents.

Court records show 40-year-old David Vanover is charged with shooting Joseph Ian Gladwell on Sept. 15.

The shooting happened in the 5900 block of East Miami River Road in Cleves around 2:57 p.m. that day, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the scene after receiving reports of shots fired.

When investigators arrived at the scene, they found Gladwell suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Western Ridge, where he was pronounced dead.

The Hamilton County Police SWAT team was called to the scene and assisted in searching a nearby property near the homicide scene.

Court documents do not provide details about what led up to the shooting that killed Gladwell.

Vanover is due in court on Thursday morning.