Michael Sweeney Death – Obituary: A well-known businessman in Greater Cincinnati with over 40 years of experience in the automobile industry has been confirmed as the target of a shooting incident on Interstate 75 over the weekend, as reported by the police.
Police have confirmed that the death of 70-year-old Michael Sweeney is currently being investigated by homicide investigators as a result of a road rage incident.
According to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office and his online obituary, Sweeney was declared dead on Monday at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
According to police, the victim received medical attention at the hospital following a gunshot wound to the head on Saturday night while traveling northbound on I-75 near Mitchell Avenue.
According to officers, a vehicle crash with injuries was reported on the highway just after 8 p.m. Upon arrival, authorities discovered that Sweeney had been shot.
According to reports, the suspect made a quick escape from the scene heading north on I-75 in a sedan that is believed to be either a Chevrolet or Nissan. The vehicle is said to have heavily tinted windows, temporary plates, and noticeable damage on the right side.
As of now, there have been no announcements made regarding any arrests.
According to a copy of the crash report, traffic in the northbound lanes was further congested by another vehicle crash that was reported approximately 90 minutes after the shooting.
The interstate was closed for a duration of almost three hours.
The police have reached out to the Ohio Department of Transportation to inquire about the possibility of obtaining footage from one of their highway cameras that may have captured the driver and vehicle in question.
On Monday, Cincinnati City Council member Scotty Johnson expressed disbelief at the disregard for others exhibited by some individuals, calling their behavior reckless and irresponsible.
The chairman of the council’s Public Safety & Governance Committee is Johnson. According to the individual, the occurrence was characterized as an instance of road rage.
The statement made by the individual suggests that there was a possibility of innocent individuals being harmed who were not involved in the incident. According to the speaker, such reckless disregard for each other is entirely unacceptable.
If you have any information regarding the shooting of Sweeney, please contact the Cincinnati Police Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542 or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
According to his obituary, Sweeney’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday.
According to the provided information, the deceased individual is identified as the offspring of Tom and Mary Joan Sweeney, both of whom have passed away. The departed individual is survived by a sizable family. The individual in question was a widowed father of four adult children and was also known to be a beloved uncle to a total of 32 nieces and nephews.
According to Sweeney’s obituary, he attended Cardinal Pacelli grade school and St. Xavier High School, where he was acknowledged as a “Cincinnati Enquirer All-Star” for his accomplishments in football.
The individual had a great passion for sports, with a particular fondness for football and golf as spectator sports. Additionally, they enjoyed tuning in to the Cincinnati Reds on the radio. The subject expressed delight in observing his offspring participate in a plethora of athletic competitions, including but not limited to swimming, diving, football, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and track and field.
Mike, who followed in his father’s and family’s footsteps, spent more than 40 years in the automobile industry. According to his obituary, he had a great passion for cars and frequently invited his children to accompany him on drives.
Mike, who was known for his kindness towards everyone, was frequently found in the company of his loved ones and close friends. The individual had a fondness for sharing humorous anecdotes, particularly those with a surprising conclusion, accompanied by the sound of a quick snap of his fingers.
The bereaved have requested that instead of flowers, contributions be directed to The Holy Spirit Center at 5440 Moeller Ave., Norwood, OH 45212, St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church at 7754 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45236, or St. Xavier High School at 600 W. North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45224.