An 18-year-old was fatally shot, and another individual sustained injuries during a drive-by shooting in West Price Hill, Cincinnati. FOX19 reports that the incident occurred yesterday night around 9 p.m. along Seibel Lane. A pickup truck is reported to have fired several shots into a house.
Two victims were located by the authorities, with the fire department rushing them to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Sadly, one of them, identified as Dewey Curtis, succumbed to his injuries, as detailed by WLWT. The other victim, whose identity has not been released, is currently undergoing treatment in stable condition. The Cincinnati Police Department's homicide unit is actively investigating the scene of the crime and has found over 15 shell casings, pointing to a disturbingly high number of rounds discharged during the event.
Confirming details of the shooting, Cincinnati Police Capt. Stephen Bower mentioned to WCPO that Curtis was seated in a vehicle when the bullets struck him—responding to the somber situation, Capt. Bower stressed, "appears to be isolated." indicating that the assault was possibly targeted and not part of a broader threat to the community.
Police have not yet identified any suspects in the tragic occurrence, but they are urging the public to come forward with any pertinent information. They provided a hotline number for the Cincinnati Police Department, 513-325-3542, asking anyone with potentially helpful intelligence to speak up.
