16-year-old arrested in East Price Hill teen’s killing

Charges have been filed against a 16-year-old in the death of 14-year-old Rakeem Blair Jr. The East Price Hill shooting happened Aug. 18 on Warsaw Avenue, where Blair suffered a gunshot wound and later died. East Price Hill shooting leads to juvenile arrest Cincinnati police arrested a 16-year-old Monday in connection with the fatal East…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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East Price Hill shooting raises concerns over vacant homes

East Price Hill shooting has renewed attention on how Cincinnati handles vacant residential properties after an 11-year-old boy was shot near a property with a history of code concerns. The shooting also has drawn attention to the city’s new Vacant Building Registry and questions about whether vacant homes are properly secured. An 11-year-old boy was…

ByNina OliverioAugust 20, 20260Comments

Police officers stand behind yellow crime scene tape at night during an active investigation in East Price Hill.

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East Price Hill shooting leaves 14-year-old boy seriously injured

East Price Hill shooting injured a 14-year-old boy Tuesday night, according to multiple police sources. The boy suffered serious injuries and received emergency medical treatment after the shooting. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the 3700 block of Warsaw Avenue. Cincinnati police and SWAT officers responded to the area as investigators…

ByNina OliverioAugust 19, 20260Comments

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