MARTINS FERRY — On Thursday, Martins Ferry police responded to 809 Delia Ave. Martins Ferry after receiving a 911 call from Jeremy Hicks (35) exclaiming he needed an ambulance for a wounded female. Officers arrived, entered the home, and went immediately to the basement where screaming was heard. Officers encountered the caller Jeremy Hicks rendering aid to a wounded non-responsive female, identified as Brooke Swauger (27), lying on the floor in the laundry room. Officers began rendering aid until EMS arrived on scene and began advanced life support. It was soon determined that Brooke succumbed to her injury.

The Bridgeport Police Department and Bellaire Police Department assisted at the scene. BCI&I was notified, responded, and assisted at the scene. Licking County Medical Examiners were notified for an autopsy. The Martins Ferry Police Department along with the Belmont County Coroner’s office are continuing to investigate the incident.