CINCINNATI, OH – A series of shooting incidents rocked the vicinity of the University of Cincinnati early Monday morning. The outbreak left three fatalities and two people battered by gunshot wounds, according to local law enforcement authorities. Two individuals have been arrested in connection to the case, including one of the wounded.
Several firearms were collected from the crime scene, mentioned Cincinnati police Capt. Mark Burns in an email to reporters. He substantiated the detention of two individuals linked to the incident without divulging further specifics about the shooting.
An early morning emergency alert was issued by the University’s Public Safety Department on the social platform X, stating that police were responding to an ongoing crisis that had unfolded shortly before 3 a.m. Police later identified the incident as a shooting and advised students and staff to stay vigilant and respond as necessary.
Following an hour after the initial alert, the department signaled an “all clear” and assured that a robust police presence would be maintained in the area.
Reports from local news outlets established that patrolling officers were alerted by multiple gunshots in the area and on arrival, found several males suffering from gunshot wounds.