A juvenile has been hospitalized after a shooting incident in Covington, with police stating that the youth has sustained life-threatening injuries. According to local law enforcement, the incident occurred yesterday evening around 6:24 p.m. on the 300 block of East 18th Street.
The Covington Police Department received calls reporting the shooting, and upon arrival at the scene, officers found the injured juvenile. He was swiftly transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The police have not yet provided an update on the juvenile's current medical condition, as stated in a press release obtained by WCPO. No details about the victim's age or identity have been released due to his minor status.
While the incident continues under investigation, the Covington police have reassured the public that there is no perceived threat about this event. Authorities are treating the shooting as an isolated occurrence and have yet to take any suspect into custody. No further information about a potential suspect has been released at this time.
Investigators actively pursue leads and have encouraged anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. To gather more evidence, Detective Andrews has been specifically mentioned in reports as the point of contact for tips. Moreover, the police have asked nearby residents to review their surveillance footage and contact Det. Andrews at 859-292-2234 or the Cincinnati/NKY Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040, according to WLWT.
