*** UPDATE-Indictment Issued ***

On July 23^rd, 2026, the Clermont County Grand Jury indicted Nathaniel Lee for the following charge:

 (1) count of Felonious Assault, a felony of the 2^nd degree

Lee is scheduled to appear for an arraignment on July 24^th, 2026, at 08:30 a.m., in front of Clermont County Common Pleas Judge Jason Nagel.  Lee has remained incarcerated inside the Clermont County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond and is now being held without bond.  

***Original Release***

Nathaniel Lee, 37, of Batavia Township, has been charged with Felonious Assault, a felony of the second degree, and Endangering Children, a misdemeanor of the first degree, stemming from a shooting incident that occurred on July 16^th , 2026, in the 100 block of Sweetbriar Drive of Batavia Township.

 On July 16^th , 2026, at 11:05 p.m. deputies with the Clermont County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 100 block of  Sweetbriar Drive in Batavia Township for a reported shooting. The 911 caller told the  Clermont County Communications Center a 40-year-old male had been shot and that the suspect had fled the scene.

 Upon arrival, deputies located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the left leg. The victim was transported to Clermont Mercy Hospital by Central Joint Fire and EMS for treatment of a non-life threating injury.

 Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene and immediately began investigating the incident. After review of surveillence video from the area, and witness statements, Detecitves  identified the suspect as Nathaniel Lee. Survellience video also showed the suspect vehicle, a white Honda Accord being driven during the incident. A witness observed the vehicle leave the scene and travel directly to a residence in the 300 block of Shannon Circle.

 A perimeter was established around the residence on Shannon Circle while the Clermont County Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Team was requested to respond. Before the S.W.A.T. Team arrived, the occupants began exiting the residence. Lee was identified and taken into custody without incident.

 Lee provided a statement to detectives regarding the incident. During the interview, Lee stated he confronted the victim over comments the victim had allegedly made to a family member. Lee claimed that during the confrontation, the victim reached into the vehicle, causing his .38-caliber handgun to fall and discharge. Lee also admitted he was carrying a .308-caliber rifle during the confrontation.

  Lee is currently incarcerated in the Clermont County Jail without bond. Lee is scheduled to appear for a bond hearing on July 17^th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m at the Clermont County Municipal Court house.

Any additional inquiries regarding this case should be directed to the Clermont County Prosecutor's Office at (513) 732-7313.

Nathaniel  Lee, age 37