Gunfire broke the early-evening quiet in Cincinnati’s West Price Hill neighborhood on Monday, leaving one person in the hospital and neighbors with more questions than answers.
The shooting happened around 6:45 p.m. near 815 Rosemont Avenue, where emergency crews rushed to the scene and transported a victim to a hospital, officials said. Police have not publicly shared who was hurt, how severe the injuries are, or why the shooting happened.
What officials say
Assistant Fire Chief Matt Flagler confirmed that a person who was shot was taken to the hospital and that the incident occurred near 815 Rosemont Avenue around 6:45 p.m., according to WKRC. The station reported that there was no immediate word on a suspect or on what led up to the gunfire.
Price Hill context
The shooting adds to a run of recent violence in West Price Hill, where multiple incidents have ended with people in hospitals and heavy police responses. Coverage from WLWT has highlighted other ongoing investigations in and around Rosemont Avenue, fueling concern among residents and keeping the neighborhood firmly on law enforcement’s radar.
Investigation ongoing
The Cincinnati Police Department has not released any suspect description or additional public details beyond confirming that the victim was taken to a hospital, according to WKRC. Investigators remain on the case and may release more information as they sort out what happened on Rosemont Avenue…