2 wanted in Liberty township shooting

Staff report

LIBERTY

U.S. Marshals are looking for two men charged in connection with a shooting in the township last Friday.

Michael Curry, 21, and William Shakoor, 20, face charges of attempted murder, aggravated robbery and illegal possession of a weapon.

Police Chief Richard Tisone said Wednesday afternoon the charges may be amended to murder if the victim dies.

Officers responded to calls from neighbors about 5 a.m. Friday of a man lying on the ground near Catherine Street.

There, police found a 40-year-old Scioto County man bleeding from a gunshot wound to his leg.

The man had been attempting to call his cousin when police arrived, according to a police report. Officers later spoke with the cousin, who said he and the 40-year-old victim had been staying at the Days Inn motel on East Liberty Street to conduct business.

The victim told police when they arrived on scene Friday that he was walking in the area of the motel when two men had grabbed him and drove him away in a green Dodge Charger, the report states.

Tisone said the victim may have been involved in “illegal activity” at the time of the shooting.

Contact the U.S. Marshals Tipline by calling 1-866-4WANTED, or by texting keyword “WANTED” and tip to TIP411 (847411). Tipsters may remain anonymous.