A man is in serious condition following a shooting that took place in North Avondale, Cincinnati. Officials say the incident occurred yesterday evening around 7:40 p.m. near the 3700 block of Reading Road. Local station WKRC reports that upon arrival, Cincinnati police found the male victim, believed to be in his 30s. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was subsequently transported to UC Medical Center. His current state is listed as serious.
Further details shared by WLWT indicate that the man is 36 years old. Following the incident, one person was detained by law enforcement for questioning in connection with the shooting. Another source, WXIX, added that Reading Road was closed for several hours while the police gathered evidence and spoke with witnesses. A police spokesman announced that while a possible suspect and his vehicle were detained, no updates were provided on the investigation the following morning.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and the police have not yet released any additional information regarding the motive or circumstances leading up to the event. Community members with knowledge or footage of the incident are encouraged to come forward and assist in the investigation.
