It was a tense wake-up call for Avondale early Saturday, as Cincinnati police shut down the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Reading Road after reports of a shooting. Officers quickly blocked off the stretch while they combed the scene, and neighbors described a swarm of cruisers and crime scene tape locking down the corner. As of the latest update, officials had not released any details on victims, suspects, or a possible motive.
According to Local 12, the shooting happened in the early morning hours, and officers on scene were initially not ready to share more. The station published photos showing police tape stretched across the roadway and cruisers blocking traffic while detectives worked the area. Local 12 noted that its coverage was being updated as the investigation unfolded.
Where it happened
The Greenwood and Reading intersection sits in Avondale, a neighborhood that has seen multiple shootings along Reading Road in recent months. In one earlier case, investigators shut down Reading Road between Fred Shuttlesworth and Greenwood during an overnight shooting investigation, as reported by WCPO. Repeat closures and crime scene tape along this corridor have left neighbors and regular commuters increasingly on edge.
Traffic and neighborhood impact
When Reading Road or nearby side streets close, traffic on this major east side artery can back up fast. Residents told reporters that the frequent sirens and flashing lights keep the block on constant alert. Earlier coverage by WLWT showed investigators blocking lanes and directing traffic during similar shooting investigations, a scene that played out again Saturday morning. Community leaders have been pushing for more focused violence prevention efforts as the city continues to wrestle with gun crime.
What police say
So far, police have not released additional information about who was involved in the shooting, whether anyone was injured, or when the public might get a fuller briefing. The initial report noted that officers at the scene were “unwilling to disclose information” while they processed evidence, according to Local 12. Detectives continue to investigate, and Hoodline will update this story as officials provide more details.
