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Police investigate a daytime shooting near Grant Park and East McMicken Street in Over-the-Rhine.

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Over-the-Rhine Shooting Near Grant Park Adds to Growing Violence Concerns

Cincinnati Police arrested a suspect Monday afternoon after a shooting inside a POAH property near Grant Park in Over-the-Rhine. The latest violent incident to shake residents, already concerned about rising disorder in and around the urban core. Police responded around 12:15 p.m. to 59 E. McMicken Street after reports of a shooting inside the building.…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 18, 20260Comments

A BP gas station at dusk in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood, with cars parked at the pumps and a brightly lit convenience store.

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Northside shooting leaves one injured at Cincinnati gas station

Northside shooting investigators continue examining evidence after gunfire erupted at a Cincinnati gas station Sunday evening. Cincinnati police said officers arrived at the BP station at 3949 Spring Grove Avenue in Northside and found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities transported the victim to UC Medical Center with injuries police…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 20260Comments

Percy Reliford memorial scene on Guerley Road in West Price Hill at night following the fatal hit-and-run investigation

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West Price Hill Hit-and-Run Leaves Six Children Without Their Father

A West Price Hill hit-and-run Saturday night killed 46-year-old Percy Reliford as he loaded a utility trailer outside a home on Guerley Road. Police say the driver of a white van struck him and fled the scene, leaving behind a grieving family and a neighborhood demanding answers. For many residents across Greater Cincinnati, the recent…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 18, 20260Comments

A wooden judge's gavel rests on a desk with the Cincinnati city skyline visible through a window in the background, representing the legal proceedings for the Fountain Square shooting suspect.

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Fountain Square shooting suspect indicted on aggravated murder charges

The man accused of killing a 25-year-old CityBird employee at Cincinnati’s Fountain Square has been formally indicted by a Hamilton County grand jury, according to newly released court documents. Prosecutors said 36-year-old Christopher Shipman now faces charges including aggravated murder, murder, and felonious assault following the May 8 shooting death of Darius Wheeler. The shooting…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

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5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Five of the seven people charged in connection with the July 2025 fight in downtown Cincinnati pleaded guilty in Hamilton County court on May 11. The altercation became one of the city’s most publicized criminal cases after cellphone videos circulated widely online and sparked debate over public safety, nightlife security, and police response times. According…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

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Murder Charge in Fountain Square Shooting Reflects Broader Pattern City Leaders Can’t Ignore

A Targeted Confrontation in the City's Most Watched Corridor The Fountain Square shooting suspect, 36-year-old Christopher Shipman, allegedly came downtown Friday night with a specific target. 25-year-old Darius Wheeler, a CityBird employee, was that target. Police say the two men were connected through a woman, and Shipman approached Wheeler as he took out trash near…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 9, 20260Comments

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Deadly Fountain Square Shooting Puts Downtown Cincinnati Back Under Scrutiny

A deadly Fountain Square shooting Friday night has once again pushed downtown Cincinnati crime concerns back into the spotlight. Cincinnati police say one adult male died after a shooting near the Fountain Square area around 8:30 p.m. Friday. Officers took one suspect into custody shortly afterward in connection with the Fountain Square shooting. This is…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMay 9, 20260Comments

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Bond set in Cincinnati City Hall sword case

Sword cane bond proceedings moved forward Thursday in Hamilton County court after a person accused of bringing a concealed weapon into Cincinnati City Hall appeared before a judge. The bond's conditions now include electronic monitoring, a weapons ban, and restrictions preventing the defendant from entering Cincinnati City Hall and the nearby Centennial building. The case…

ByNina OliverioMay 8, 20260Comments

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Summer crime plan expands youth programs and policing in Cincinnati

Cincinnati leaders are rolling out a summer crime plan aimed at reducing seasonal violence. The summer crime plan focuses on youth programs and updated policing strategies across the city. Cincinnati officials announced a coordinated effort to curb crime during the summer months, when incidents historically rise. City leaders said the plan combines expanded youth programming…

ByNina OliverioMay 6, 20260Comments

Attorney Stephen Imm speaking at a microphone during a press conference at Finney Law Firm regarding the legal challenge to the firing of Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge.

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Cincinnati chief firing challenged as lawyer calls termination illegal

The firing of the former Cincinnati chief has triggered a legal dispute after the former police chief’s lawyer called the termination unlawful. The case is now moving toward arbitration and possible federal court action. The former Cincinnati police chief, Teresa Theetge, was dismissed on April 23, 2026, by City Manager Sheryl Long. City officials said…

ByNina OliverioApril 24, 20260Comments

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Over-the-Rhine Shooting Near Grant Park Adds to Growing Violence Concerns

Northside shooting leaves one injured at Cincinnati gas station

West Price Hill Hit-and-Run Leaves Six Children Without Their Father

Fountain Square shooting suspect indicted on aggravated murder charges

5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Murder Charge in Fountain Square Shooting Reflects Broader Pattern City Leaders Can’t Ignore

Deadly Fountain Square Shooting Puts Downtown Cincinnati Back Under Scrutiny

Bond set in Cincinnati City Hall sword case

Summer crime plan expands youth programs and policing in Cincinnati

Cincinnati chief firing challenged as lawyer calls termination illegal

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