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Riverfront Live shooting raises broader questions about gun violence and venue oversight in Cincinnati

The Riverfront Live shooting that left nine people injured early Sunday morning is the latest in a series of high-profile gun violence incidents in Cincinnati. It is prompting renewed scrutiny of nightlife security, regulatory oversight, and long-term violence trends. Shots were fired around 1 a.m. during a private birthday event at Riverfront Live in the…

ByNina OliverioMarch 2, 20260Comments

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Mass Shooting at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati Injures 9

A mass shooting at Riverfront Live, a music and private event venue along Kellogg Avenue in Cincinnati’s East End, injured nine people early Sunday morning, March 1, 2026. Police said the call came in around 1 a.m. for reports of shots fired inside the venue. This initial police response quickly focused on the Riverfront Live…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 1, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati ShotSpotter debate intensifies as city expands smart surveillance tools

Cincinnati ShotSpotter remains a focal point in the city’s public safety strategy. Cincinnati ShotSpotter continues to shape how police deploy resources in neighborhoods affected by gun violence. City officials say the acoustic gunshot detection system helps officers respond faster to shootings. The technology uses rooftop sensors to detect, triangulate, and alert police to suspected gunfire…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 18, 20260Comments

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Juvenile Shot on I-75 in Cincinnati

An I-75 shooting left a juvenile injured Tuesday afternoon on Cincinnati’s west side. Cincinnati police responded just after 1:10 p.m. to reports of gunfire on southbound Interstate 75 near the 2.6 mile marker, close to the Harrison Avenue exit and the Western Hills Viaduct. Officers located a juvenile victim at the scene. Police transported the…

ByCincinnati ExchangeFebruary 17, 20260Comments

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Northside Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Residents Demand Accountability

A deadly Northside shooting early Sunday morning has intensified concerns about safety in one of Cincinnati’s busiest entertainment corridors. Gunfire erupted around 2:30 a.m. near Hamilton Avenue and Blue Rock Street, an area known for its nightlife, restaurants, and music venues. Now, as investigators review evidence, residents and business leaders are pressing for change. What…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 17, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Weekend Shootings: A Bloody 24 Hours

The latest Cincinnati weekend shootings have left the city shaken. In just 24 hours, multiple incidents across neighborhoods resulted in three confirmed deaths and several injuries, raising renewed concerns about public safety and police leadership in the Queen City. The violence, occurring from early February 14 into February 15, 2026, comes as the Cincinnati Police…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 16, 20260Comments

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CPD investigates Christmas morning shooting in West End involving mother, her two children

A tragic Christmas morning shooting in the West End in Cincinnati has left a mother and her two young children hospitalized with serious injuries, according to a report by WCPO. According to police reports, a mother and her children, ages 10 and 15, were wounded about 3 a.m. A driver in another vehicle opened fire…

ByNina OliverioDecember 25, 20250Comments

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Riverfront Live shooting raises broader questions about gun violence and venue oversight in Cincinnati

Mass Shooting at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati Injures 9

Cincinnati ShotSpotter debate intensifies as city expands smart surveillance tools

Juvenile Shot on I-75 in Cincinnati

Northside Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Residents Demand Accountability

Cincinnati Weekend Shootings: A Bloody 24 Hours

CPD investigates Christmas morning shooting in West End involving mother, her two children

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