An 11-year-old child was killed and five others were injured in a shooting in Cincinnati's West End neighborhood.
No arrests have been made, but Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge stated there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Three victims were taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and two were taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
A tragic incident unfolded in Cincinnati's West End neighborhood on a Friday night, resulting in the death of an 11-year-old child and leaving five others injured. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. on the 700 block of Bent Drive, near Laurel Park and TQL Stadium.
Following the incident, a significant police presence was reported at the scene, including Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge. Multiple ambulances were dispatched, transporting three victims to Cincinnati Children's Hospital and two to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Among the victims at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, one is suffering from life-threatening injuries.
The victims included juveniles, but their conditions were not confirmed. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and no arrests have been made as of yet. However, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge assured that there was no ongoing threat to the public.
In response to the incident, a press conference will be held by Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge, Mayor Aftab Pureval, and City Manager Sheryl Long on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the CIS Building on Linn Street.
The incident occurred on the 700 block of Bent Drive around 9:30 p.m.
Three victims were taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and two were taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
One of the victims at Cincinnati Children's Hospital is suffering from life-threatening injuries.
A press conference will be held by Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge, Mayor Aftab Pureval, and City Manager Sheryl Long on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the CIS Building on Linn Street.
Officers from the Cincinnati Police Department are responding to a 'shooting incident' on Wade Street in the West End near Laurel Park and TQL Stadium, following reports of multiple gunshots.
There is a significant police presence at the scene, including Police Chief Teresa Theetge, and multiple ambulances have been dispatched to hospitals.