Two juveniles were victims of gun violence after a neighborhood dispute led to a shooting in Avondale, as reported by Cincinnati police. The shooting took place on the 900 block of Lexington Avenue late Sunday afternoon, around 2:30 p.m., according to information from Cincinnati.com.
The incident began with an argument that quickly escalated into physical violence in a front yard, according to Lieutenant Timothy Lanter of the Cincinnati police. In the confrontation, a single round was fired, which grazed one juvenile while striking the other in the abdomen. Both have been taken to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, one of the victims was reported to quickly need surgery, while the other suffered minor injuries, WLWT notes. No fatalities have been reported by the authorities.
Police officials have revealed that the two neighbors involved in this incident have a "long history of family troubles," a sentiment which runs deep within the community fabric on Lexington Avenue. This was echoed in statements obtained by Cincinnati Police Lieutenant Timothy Lanter, as mentioned in a news release.
As of the latest updates, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. However, authorities say they have identified multiple persons of interest and are actively seeking to make contact with them. The ages and identities of the juveniles have not been disclosed, but Cincinnati police confirmed that the victims are a boy and a girl. We will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.
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