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Cincinnati police investigated multiple shooting incidents over Halloween weekend, October 30 through November 1, 2026. The incidents included a fatal shooting at Memories Lounge that killed 20-year-old Kameiro Blair-Martin, a man wounded in North Avondale, gunfire near University of Cincinnati student housing and an accidental shooting involving a juvenile in the West End. Additional shooting reports in East Walnut Hills and a possible Price Hill incident also appeared in preliminary crime reports.
Cincinnati police investigated multiple shooting incidents over Halloween weekend, including a fatal shooting at a downtown lounge that left a 20-year-old man dead.
The reported incidents occurred between Friday, October 30, and Sunday, November 1, across several neighborhoods, including downtown, North Avondale, the West End and areas near the University of Cincinnati.
Cincinnati shootings include fatal downtown lounge incident
The most serious incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, November 1, at Memories Lounge in the 30 block of East Seventh Street.
Cincinnati police responded to reports of a person shot inside the establishment. Officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound and transported him to UC Medical Center.
The victim, identified as 20-year-old Kameiro Blair-Martin, later died from his injuries.
WLWT reported that initial dispatch information indicated two people had been shot. Police described the incident as a targeted shooting, although investigators had not released details about a possible suspect.
The investigation remained ongoing as of Sunday.
North Avondale man shot in the arm
A separate shooting injured a man in North Avondale early Friday, October 30.
Police responded to the 900 block of Dana Avenue, near Reading Road, around 2:15 a.m.
The victim suffered a gunshot wound to his arm and was taken to UC Medical Center. Authorities said he was expected to survive.
Police had not released information about a possible suspect or motive.
Gunfire reported near University of Cincinnati housing
Meanwhile, police also investigated gunfire at a student housing building near the University of Cincinnati early Saturday, October 31.
The incident occurred around 4:15 a.m. at 195 East McMillan Street, near Highland Avenue.
Officers found shell casings inside the building after responding to reports of a drive-by shooting. The incident also damaged the building’s entrance.
No injuries were reported, and police had not announced any arrests.
The shooting prompted concern among students living near the university campus.
Juvenile accidentally shoots himself in West End
A juvenile suffered non-life-threatening injuries after accidentally shooting himself outside Richie’s Chicken on Linn Street Saturday evening.
Cincinnati police and fire crews responded to reports of gunfire around 7 p.m.
The juvenile was transported to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for treatment.
Police later confirmed that the shooting was accidental.
Other shooting reports under investigation
Additional shooting reports appeared in preliminary Cincinnati crime incident trackers over the weekend.
One involved a reported shooting in the 2900 block of Hackberry Street near Purcell Marian High School in East Walnut Hills early Saturday.
Another report involved a person who arrived at Good Samaritan Hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand. The incident was reportedly connected to the 3100 block of Hackberry Street.
A separate report early Sunday involved a walk-in gunshot wound victim at UC Medical Center. Preliminary information suggested the shooting may have happened in Price Hill.
Authorities had not publicly confirmed all the circumstances surrounding these additional reports.
Cincinnati police continue investigating weekend shootings
The weekend incidents brought renewed attention to gun violence across Cincinnati, with reports spanning several neighborhoods.
The fatal shooting at Memories Lounge, the gunfire near University of Cincinnati housing and the West End incident were among the developments reported by local news outlets.
Police had not released comprehensive figures covering all shooting incidents from October 30 through November 1.
Investigations into the reported shootings remained ongoing. Anyone with information about the Memories Lounge homicide can contact Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
FAQs
How many shootings were reported in Cincinnati over Halloween weekend 2026?
Multiple shooting incidents were reported between October 30 and November 1. However, Cincinnati police had not released a consolidated official count, and some preliminary incident reports may overlap.
Was anyone killed in the Cincinnati shootings over Halloween weekend?
Yes. Twenty-year-old Kameiro Blair-Martin died after being shot inside Memories Lounge in downtown Cincinnati early Sunday, November 1.
Which Cincinnati neighborhoods experience the most shootings?
Over-the-Rhine, the West End and Avondale have recorded relatively high numbers of shooting incidents in recent years. These neighborhoods have faced various challenges involving economic inequality, neighborhood disinvestment and public safety.
