Police say five people have been shot, including three fatally, near the University of Cincinnati campus
CINCINNATI — Five people were shot, including three fatally, near the University of Cincinnati campus early Monday, police said. Two people were taken into custody, including one of the wounded.
“There were multiple firearms recovered at the crime scene and two subjects (one of which was also shot) are being detained at this time,” Cincinnati police Capt. Mark Burns told The Associated Press in an email. He said he had no further information.
Earlier, the university’s public safety department posted on the social platform X that police were responding to an emergency shortly before 3 a.m. The department later posted it was a shooting and said: “Be observant/take action as needed.”
About an hour later, the department issued an “all clear” message and said “police will maintain heavy presence.”
Local news stations reported that officers patrolling in the area had heard multiple gunshots and arrived to find several people suffering from gunshot wounds. They said all five shot were men.
In a tragic incident near the University of Cincinnati campus, police have reported three fatalities and two injuries in a shooting that occurred late last night. The shooting took place in a residential area just a few blocks away from the university, sending shockwaves through the community and leaving many residents on edge.
According to authorities, the shooting took place around 11:30 pm in the area of Clifton Heights, a neighborhood known for its student population and proximity to the university. Police responded to reports of gunfire and found multiple victims at the scene. Three individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were rushed to a nearby hospital with injuries.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released, and police are still investigating the motive behind the shooting. At this time, it is unclear whether the victims were students or residents of the neighborhood. The University of Cincinnati has issued a statement expressing condolences to the victims and their families and offering support to any students who may have been affected by the incident.
The shooting has left many in the community shaken and concerned for their safety. Residents and students in the area are calling for increased police presence and stricter gun control measures to prevent future tragedies. The university has also announced plans to increase security measures in the wake of the shooting, including increased patrols and surveillance in the surrounding area.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and help bring those responsible to justice. The community is coming together to support one another during this difficult time, but the impact of this senseless act of violence will be felt for years to come. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.
