BEDFORD, Ohio — The man wanted in connection with the fatal Bedford shooting on Thursday has turned himself into authorities, according to the Bedford Police Department.
James Claytor, 22, turned himself in Monday with his attorney present, police said.
Claytor was wanted in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Aaron Swift.
Police responded at around 5:56 p.m. to the entrance of Palmetto Woods Development off Palmetto Avenue after receiving several 911 calls for shots fired.
Officers found a man in the street with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers attempted to give first aid until the arrival of Bedford Fire and EMS, who pronounced the man, later identified as Aaron Swift, dead at the scene.
On July 17 around 5:56 p.m., police responded to the entrance of Palmetto Woods Development off Palmetto Avenue after receiving several 911 calls for shots fired.
Officers found a man in the street with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers attempted to give first aid until the arrival of Bedford Fire and EMS, who pronounced the man, later identified as Swift, dead at the scene.
Bedford police said initial evidence the department has recovered so far shows that the Claytor and Swift knew each other and it was not a random crime.
Claytor is expected to appear in court Tuesday morning.
Police continue to investigate the incident.
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