Boys ages 3, 4, 7 killed in Clermont County shooting. 'Our hearts are once again broken.'

Three young brothers were killed in a shooting at their Monroe Township home on Thursday.

The boys' father Chad Doerman, 32, has been arrested and charged in their deaths.

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Here's what we know so far:

Brothers killed in shooting at Clermont County home

Deputies were dispatched to the home after 911 calls, the first of which was received at 4:15 p.m.

The children, ages 3, 4 and 7 were found dead in the yard of their home in the 1900 block of Laurel Lindale Road, according to the Clermont County Sheriff's Office.

A 34-year-old woman was later found outside the home with a gunshot wound to her hand. She was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

The woman's identity was not released but Sheriff Robert S. Leahy met with the woman later at UC Hospital to inform her of the death of her sons, according to the sheriff's office.

So far, Doerman is not charged with shooting the woman but the sheriff's office said he could face additional charges.

Two 911 calls received in connection to Clermont County shooting

Several law enforcement agencies responded Thursday afternoon to a shooting on Laurel Lindale road in Monroe Township.
Several law enforcement agencies responded Thursday afternoon to a shooting on Laurel Lindale road in Monroe Township.

The Clermont County Dispatch Center received two calls about the incident, according to the sheriff's office.

In the first call received at 4:15 p.m., an unknown woman was screaming that "her babies had been shot," the sheriff's office said in a news release.

In a second 911 call made at 4:18 p.m., a person who was driving by the home reported that a young girl was running down the road saying that "her father was killing everyone," according to the sheriff's office.

Chad Doerman charged with killing sons in Monroe Township, Ohio shooting

Chad Doerman
Chad Doerman

The boys' father Doerman has been charged with three counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his three sons.

When deputies arrived at the home, they found Doerman sitting outside on a step.

He was detained without incident and questioned, according to Chief Deputy Chris Stratton. Around 10 p.m., the sheriff's office announced Doerman was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his sons.

He is being held without bond at the Clermont County Jail and is scheduled to be arraigned at 10 a.m. Friday in Clermont County Municipal Court.

Documents posted on the Clermont County Clerk of Courts office regarding the charges against Doerman are heavily redacted and do not reveal any additional details.

The sheriff's office said there was no sign of forced entry into the home and investigators are not looking for additional suspects.

Doerman is listed as the sole owner of a home on Laurel Lindale Road, according to the Clermont County Auditor's website. The home was last sold in March 2016, according to the listing on the site.

Monroe Township Ohio shooting: Father of 3 brothers killed in Clermont County shooting charged with aggravated murder

Who are the victims of the shooting in Clermont County?

The sheriff's office has not released the names of the boys who were killed or their mother.

The identity of the girl the 911 caller reported seeing on the road has also not been released.

The sheriff's office would not identify the girl or say how she was connected to the family. Officials did say that she is safe.

A child’s bike in the yard in Monroe Township where brothers  were shot and killed Thursday. Their father has been arrested and will be arraigned Friday.
A child’s bike in the yard in Monroe Township where brothers were shot and killed Thursday. Their father has been arrested and will be arraigned Friday.

A statement from Tracey Miller, superintendent of the New Richmond Exempted School District said, "Our hearts are once again broken tonight as we yet again ask the community to lift up those affected by this horrific incident."

13-year-old New Richmond middle school student was among four people killed in a murder-suicide in March.

What's happening Friday? Chad Doerman to appear in Clermont County court

Doerman is expected to be arraigned in Clermont County Municipal Court at 10 a.m.

New Richmond schools Superintendent Miller said grief counselors will be available at Monroe Elementary on Friday.

Where is Monroe Township, Ohio?

Monroe Township in Clermont County is home to about 7,500 people, according to census data.

It sits on the Ohio River about 25 miles east of Cincinnati and about 11 miles south of Batavia, the seat of Clermont County.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Clermont County Ohio shooting: Chad Doerman charged with murder