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The Corryville shooting near the University of Cincinnati Medical Center left 24-year-old Jonaethyn Edwards dead and another person injured Tuesday evening. Cincinnati police said the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. on East Shields Street, and both victims were taken to UC Medical Center. The second victim is expected to recover as police continue investigating and have not announced a suspect or motive.
The shooting in Corryville near the University of Cincinnati left one man dead Tuesday evening.
It also prompted an emergency alert and a joint response from Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati police.
The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. Sept. 1 at 123 E. Shields Street, near the UC Medical Center and Cincinnati Zoo.
Cincinnati police found two people suffering from gunshot wounds, according to FOX19 NOW’s report.
Both victims were taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Police later identified the man who died as Jonaethyn Edwards, 24.
The second shooting victim is expected to recover, according to a Cincinnati police spokesman. Police had not released a suspect description or information about what led to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Shooting near UC triggered public safety alert
The University of Cincinnati issued an emergency alert shortly after the shooting began.
UC Public Safety said Cincinnati and UC police responded to the 100 block of East Shields Street. The initial alert told people in the area to stay at their locations if they could do so safely.
The university said officers had no suspect description at that time. UC Public Safety later said there was no continuing threat to the campus.
The shooting occurred near the northern end of UC’s campus and the university’s medical facilities.
The University of Cincinnati uses several notification systems to alert students and employees about emergencies and safety concerns. The university distinguishes between emergency notifications involving immediate threats and other safety alerts issued when officials identify an ongoing risk.
Police continue investigating the shooting
Cincinnati police have not announced any arrests in connection with Tuesday’s shooting.
Investigators also have not publicly identified a possible motive. Authorities released no information indicating whether the victims knew each other or whether either person had a connection to the university.
FOX19 reported that detectives asked anyone with information to contact the Cincinnati Police Department Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542 or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
The shooting investigation began as UC and Cincinnati police were already increasing attention around the campus area.
University officials announced additional safety efforts on Aug. 31 following several recent incidents involving gunfire near neighborhoods where students live and spend time.
According to the University of Cincinnati’s community safety update, university police and campus leaders said they were coordinating with the Cincinnati Police Department and city leaders to strengthen safety in areas surrounding campus.
“This is not a UC challenge. This is a CPD challenge. This is our joint effort. And it is our goal to keep these young people as safe as possible and enjoying their college experience,” said Cincinnati Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie, in a report by WKRC.
Recent gunfire has raised concerns near UC
Tuesday’s deadly shooting followed several recent reports of gunfire near the University of Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that the Sept. 1 incident marked the fourth reported instance of gunfire near the university within two weeks. The earlier incidents included a fatal shooting in Clifton and separate reports of shots fired near Calhoun and South Market streets.
FOX19 also described Tuesday’s shooting as part of a recent series of violent incidents near UC as the fall semester began. The recent incidents prompted concerns from students and parents and led officials to announce additional patrols and other safety measures.
The University of Cincinnati said Aug. 31 that it takes gun violence in nearby neighborhoods seriously. The university also said it would concentrate resources on strengthening safety for students and the surrounding community.
Corryville shooting near UC remains under investigation
Tuesday’s shooting brought another police response to the area surrounding UC during the first weeks of the fall semester.
The location sits near UC’s College of Medicine and medical center facilities. It is also close to areas regularly used by students, employees and visitors.
Officials have emphasized that the university works with Cincinnati police to address safety concerns in neighborhoods surrounding campus. UC said its police division and university leadership remain in contact with city officials as they coordinate their response to recent incidents.
Police have not said whether Tuesday’s shooting is connected to any of the earlier gunfire incidents near UC.
The Cincinnati Police Department continues to investigate the killing and the injury of the second victim. Authorities have not announced arrests or released details about a possible suspect.
FAQs
Who was killed in the shooting near UC?
Cincinnati police identified the man who died as Jonaethyn Edwards, 24. He was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center after the shooting and later died from his injuries.
Where did the Corryville shooting happen?
The shooting occurred on East Shields Street near the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UC Medical Center. Reports placed the police response in the 100 block of East Shields Street, with FOX19 identifying the location as 123 E. Shields Street.
Was there an ongoing threat to UC’s campus?
UC Public Safety initially advised people to stay where they were if it was safe. Officials later said there was no continuing threat to the campus.
Has anyone been arrested in the shooting?
Police had not announced any arrests or released a suspect description in the latest reports. Investigators also had not disclosed a motive or said what led to the shooting.
