Two people were arrested Monday after a mass shooting at a Cincinnati music venue left nine people hurt early Sunday morning.The first call came in around 12 a.m. for a report of a shooting at Riverfront Live along Kellogg Avenue. Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie says multiple shots were fired inside the venue.Hennie says roughly 500-600 people were inside of the venue at the time shots rang out.Police said nine people suffered gunshot wounds. Most were transported afterward to University of Cincinnati Medical Center, with no deaths reported.A spokesperson from UC Health told WLWT on Sunday they received eight patients in total from the shooting: six have been treated and released, two remain in stable condition.One additional victim was transported from the scene to Good Samaritan Hospital.On Monday night, Cincinnati police said Franeek Cobb, 24, and Derrick Long, 29, have been arrested and charged with felonious assault. The ATF previously offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of anyone responsible for the shooting.Mayor, city manager condemn “senseless” shootingCincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval reacted to the news of the shooting on Sunday morning, releasing a statement on X.”Overnight in the East End, our community was victim to a senseless mass shooting. Thank you to the officers on site, the first responders for their immediate action, and all the hospital staff who worked to save lives this morning. This is unconscionable. Our prayers are with all the victims, and Law Enforcement has our full support to deliver justice. We will continue to keep the public up to date.”Pureval later spoke at a city press conference on Sunday, calling it a “dark moment for our community.””We will continue to hold these violent aggressors accountable,” Pureval said.City Manager Sheryl Long also spoke at the press conference, sharing she’s “heartbroken” but “not shocked.” Long said gun owners should never take their weapons inside crowded entertainment venues and have a duty to act with the safety of others in mind when out in public.Victim supportThe Cincinnati Police Department is hosting two events this week to help victims who were impacted by the violence at the music venue.The first will be held on Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at CPD District 3 on Ferguson Road.The second support event will be held at CPD District 4 on Reading Road, from 2-6 p.m. on Wednesday.Social workers will be there to help people who experienced the incident, while victims can also get help applying for victim compensation and more resources will be made available.
Two people were arrested Monday after a mass shooting at a Cincinnati music venue left nine people hurt early Sunday morning.
The first call came in around 12 a.m. for a report of a shooting at Riverfront Live along Kellogg Avenue. Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie says multiple shots were fired inside the venue.
Hennie says roughly 500-600 people were inside of the venue at the time shots rang out.
Police said nine people suffered gunshot wounds. Most were transported afterward to University of Cincinnati Medical Center, with no deaths reported.
A spokesperson from UC Health told WLWT on Sunday they received eight patients in total from the shooting: six have been treated and released, two remain in stable condition.
One additional victim was transported from the scene to Good Samaritan Hospital.
On Monday night, Cincinnati police said Franeek Cobb, 24, and Derrick Long, 29, have been arrested and charged with felonious assault.
The ATF previously offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of anyone responsible for the shooting.
Mayor, city manager condemn “senseless” shooting
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval reacted to the news of the shooting on Sunday morning, releasing a statement on X.
“Overnight in the East End, our community was victim to a senseless mass shooting. Thank you to the officers on site, the first responders for their immediate action, and all the hospital staff who worked to save lives this morning. This is unconscionable. Our prayers are with all the victims, and Law Enforcement has our full support to deliver justice. We will continue to keep the public up to date.”
Pureval later spoke at a city press conference on Sunday, calling it a “dark moment for our community.”
“We will continue to hold these violent aggressors accountable,” Pureval said.
City Manager Sheryl Long also spoke at the press conference, sharing she’s “heartbroken” but “not shocked.” Long said gun owners should never take their weapons inside crowded entertainment venues and have a duty to act with the safety of others in mind when out in public.
Victim support
The Cincinnati Police Department is hosting two events this week to help victims who were impacted by the violence at the music venue.
The first will be held on Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at CPD District 3 on Ferguson Road.
The second support event will be held at CPD District 4 on Reading Road, from 2-6 p.m. on Wednesday.
Social workers will be there to help people who experienced the incident, while victims can also get help applying for victim compensation and more resources will be made available.