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A 17-year-old has been charged with murder and felonious assault in connection with the Sept. 1 shooting near the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Police identified the person killed as 24-year-old Jonaethyn Edwards, while another shooting victim survived. The arrest comes amid increased police patrols and security measures around UC following several shootings near campus.
A 17-year-old is facing murder and felonious assault charges in connection with a shooting near the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, according to the latest police investigation.
The shooting happened around 5 p.m. on Sept. 1 in the 100 block of East Shields Street in Corryville.
On that day, Cincinnati police responded to reports of multiple people shot and found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both victims went to UC Medical Center for treatment. Police identified the person who died as Jonaethyn Edwards, 24. The second victim survived the shooting and was reported in stable condition.
The new arrest marks a development in an investigation that initially had no identified suspect. Police had not released a suspect description or explained what led to the shooting when local outlets first reported the incident.
Shooting happened amid heightened campus security
The UC shooting occurred during a period of increased police activity around the University of Cincinnati campus.
The Sept. 1 incident was the fourth shooting near UC since students returned to campus for the fall semester. University and Cincinnati police had already increased their presence around campus and nearby streets.
UC Director of Public Safety Chief Eliot Isaac said police planned a significant presence in the area after several violent incidents during the first weeks of the school year.
UC police had doubled weekend patrols during the busiest hours, according to WLWT.
Moreover, university officers patrol campus property, while Cincinnati police handle surrounding streets where several recent shootings occurred.
The university also issued an emergency alert following the East Shields Street shooting. UC Public Safety initially advised people in the area to remain in place if they could do so safely.
Officials later said there was no continuing threat to the UC campus.
The incident also prompted additional security measures around nearby areas.
Barricades had been installed around businesses on Calhoun Street as police increased patrols following multiple violent incidents near campus. City and university leaders also planned temporary lighting and targeted enforcement around University Square.
Arrest links UC shooting to separate investigation
The 17-year-old arrested in connection with the UC shooting also faces allegations related to a separate double shooting in Colerain Township, according to the latest reports.
Police said a woman and a juvenile were injured in that separate shooting. The teen’s arrest connected the two investigations and represented a significant development after the East Shields Street case initially remained without a named suspect.
Because the suspect is 17, court proceedings and any decision about how the case proceeds can involve Ohio’s juvenile justice system.
Authorities have not publicly released the teenager’s name in the reporting available at this time. The shooting investigation remains subject to court proceedings and additional police disclosures.
The charges are allegations, and the teenager is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The initial police investigation focused on the scene around East Shields Street, where officers found the two shooting victims before both were transported to UC Medical Center.
Cincinnati police have continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding Edwards’ death. Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Crime Stoppers lists the case as an active homicide investigation and asks anyone with information to contact the Cincinnati Police Department Homicide Unit.
Police continue response around UC
The latest UC shooting has added to concerns about safety around the university’s campus and medical facilities.
WLWT reported that the Sept. 1 shooting followed three other shootings near UC after students returned for the fall semester. The station reported that university officials had already increased police patrols before the East Shields Street incident.
FOX19 reported that city and university officials responded with additional security measures, including temporary lighting near University Square and targeted enforcement. Barricades also went up around businesses on Calhoun Street following another violent incident.
The incidents have involved areas both on and around UC’s campus. Cincinnati police handle surrounding public streets, while UC police maintain jurisdiction over university property.
The university’s emergency notification system also played a role during the East Shields Street response. UC Public Safety told people in the area to remain where they were if it was safe before later announcing that there was no continuing campus threat.
Police have not publicly disclosed a motive for Edwards’ killing in the sources reviewed for this report.
Anyone with information about the homicide can contact the Cincinnati Police Department Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542, according to Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Crime Stoppers.
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FAQs
Who was killed in the UC shooting?
Cincinnati police identified the victim as 24-year-old Jonaethyn Edwards. He died after being transported to UC Medical Center following the Sept. 1 shooting.
Where did the shooting happen?
Police responded to the 100 block of East Shields Street in Corryville around 5 p.m. Sept. 1. The area is near the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and UC’s medical campus.
What charges does the 17-year-old face?
The teenager faces murder and felonious assault charges in connection with the deadly shooting. Authorities have not publicly identified the juvenile in the available reports.
Was this the only recent shooting near UC?
No. WLWT reported that the East Shields Street shooting was the fourth shooting near UC since students returned to campus for the fall semester. UC and Cincinnati police had increased patrols before the Sept. 1 shooting.
