Authorities in Highland County, Ohio, are conducting an extensive manhunt for 20-year-old Cassen Kelson Conaway, who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting. Conaway is described as armed and dangerous and has been at large since approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The incident occurred in the 13000 block of Ohio Route 72, near Stowe Road and the Clinton County line, within Fairfield Township. Upon arrival, law enforcement found a 41-year-old man who had been shot; the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released to the public. The suspect fled the area before officers could apprehend him, prompting a massive multi-agency response. The search operation has involved the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), and deputies from neighboring Clinton and Fayette counties. Specialized units, including K-9 teams, drone operators, aviation support, and the county’s Special Response Team, have been deployed to locate Conaway. Residents in the vicinity reported a heavy presence of law enforcement, with drones and helicopters conducting overnight searches of the area, including a nearby cornfield. The ongoing manhunt has disrupted local community events, specifically forcing the relocation of a high school football game between Clermont Northeastern and East Clinton. The game, originally scheduled to take place at East Clinton High School approximately six miles from the crime scene, has been moved to Clermont Northeastern High School for Friday evening. The Highland County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding Conaway’s whereabouts to contact them immediately at 937-393-1421. Authorities continue to seek the public’s assistance in locating the suspect as the investigation remains active.