Early yesterday morning, a fight just outside St. Lawrence Catholic Church on Warsaw Avenue in East Price Hill ended with one person being rushed to the hospital, Cincinnati police said. Officers arrived to find a crowd gathered at the scene, and first responders took the injured person to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Police say the suspect took off before they got there. Authorities describe him as a 20-year-old Hispanic man who was last seen wearing a neon shirt.
According to WLWT, officers were called just after midnight when a fight reportedly escalated and someone pulled a knife. Crews at the scene also saw three vehicles that appeared to have crashed into each other, although police have not said whether those collisions are connected to the stabbing.
Police Ask Witnesses To Come Forward
The Cincinnati Police Department says the case is still under investigation and is urging anyone who saw what happened to speak up. As laid out on the Cincinnati Police Department press page, people can contact police dispatch at 513-765-1212 or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040. Callers are allowed to remain anonymous, which might be welcome news for anyone nervous about getting involved.
Local Context: Warsaw Avenue Safety Work
Warsaw Avenue has already been under the microscope for safety concerns after neighbors raised alarms about crashes and dangers for people on foot. Hoodline recently highlighted the city’s plans to narrow lanes, install speed cushions, and roll out other traffic-calming fixes as part of the Warsaw Avenue safety project, which has kept construction crews and orange signs a regular sight along the corridor…