A fatal shooting occurred last Saturday night in East Price Hill, ending the life of a young 20-year-old man, Elijah Hicks. According to WLWT, Cincinnati police officers were called to the scene on the 3100 block of West Liberty Street around 9:15 p.m. after reports of a shooting.
When law enforcement arrived, they discovered Hicks with multiple gunshot wounds. In the following moments, emergency medical crews from the Cincinnati Fire Department arrived and attempted to provide critical care to Hicks. Despite efforts to save his life, Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene, with, Local12 reported that the surrounding streets were closed for investigative purposes while the investigation took place.
Currently, the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is working on the case, though no suspects have been identified publicly as of yet. With the ongoing investigation, authorities encourage anyone with information about the incident to contact the Homicide Unit.
The call for public assistance has been echoed across multiple reports, with FOX19 urging those who might know something to come forward. The Cincinnati Police Department’s contact number is 513-352-3542. Anyone who might be able to provide insights could aid in the investigation. As the East Price Hill community grapples with this tragic loss, the police are determined to uncover the circumstances that led to Hicks' death.
