A 16-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting overnight in Steubenville that left two people dead.

Police said Ryan Toson, 21, and Otavius Wilson, 19, both of Steubenville, were killed.

The teenage male suspect, who is also from Steubenville, was arrested around 2 a.m. Thursday and officials said charges are pending.

Officers responded to the Heritage Place apartments upper lot after reports of shots fired with at least one injury. When police arrived around 9:30 p.m., the victims were lying on the ground outside of 815 Market Street with apparent gunshot wounds.

Both victims were transported by ambulance to Trinity West, where they were later pronounced dead.

Detectives and agents with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation were called to assist Steubenville police at the scene.

The 16-year-old appeared in court Thursday morning for a detention hearing. Stay with NEWS9, WTOV9.com and WTOV9 Mobile for continuing coverage.

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