A late teen was shot and injured in the vicinity of the University of Cincinnati's campus early this morning, sparking an active investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD). Authorities were called to the scene around 2:47 a.m. following reports of gunfire on Glendora Avenue near West Charlton Street. According to WLWT, the teenage victim sustained a gunshot wound to the side and was transported to UC Medical Center. His condition has not been released.
Investigators discovered multiple shell casings at the location, suggesting a violent encounter that resulted in at least one gunshot injury. There is currently no description of the suspect, and the CPD has not disclosed whether the two individuals detained are directly connected to the incident, as reported by Local 12. A white Audi or Mercedes was seen leaving the vicinity, but it remains unclear if this vehicle is linked to the suspects.
Additional details from the scene highlighted that the shooting did not follow the typical drive-by pattern. "Somebody jumped out of a white vehicle and fired about 10 rounds," said Sgt. M. Reynolds of the CPD, according to an interview with WCPO. Despite the early morning violence, officers stated that there is no ongoing threat to the university's student body.
As the Cincinnati community reels from the incident, law enforcement officials continue to piece together what transpired on that calm street corner near the bustling university campus. The teen's identity has been kept confidential as the CPD works to notify the family and maintain the integrity of their ongoing investigation. Those with any information about the shooting are encouraged to come forward and help bring clarity to an incident that has troubled this collegiate enclave.
