Two adults were wounded by gunfire in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood Saturday afternoon in separate incidents that unfolded within minutes of each other, police said. Officers found one victim inside an apartment on East McMicken Avenue, then another on Clifton Avenue less than 10 minutes later. Both were taken to UC Medical Center with injuries described as non-life-threatening, and police said they expect each person to survive while they sort out whether the two shootings are connected.
Officers Race Between Two Nearby Crime Scenes
According to WLWT, Cincinnati police first responded to an East McMicken Avenue apartment building where one adult had been shot. Within minutes, officers were called to Clifton Avenue for a second report of gunfire that came in less than 10 minutes later. Both victims are adults and were taken to UC Medical Center, where police said their wounds are not believed to be life-threatening. Investigators have not announced any arrests or identified potential suspects, and they have not yet said if the two shootings are linked.
Fresh Violence Follows Week Of Gunfire In OTR
The latest shootings follow a string of other gunfire incidents in the neighborhood this week. WCPO reported that police released video of three separate episodes and are investigating whether those cases might be connected. Neighbors quoted in that report said the recent violence has rattled the restaurant-and-residential corridor and fueled calls for tougher enforcement along with clearer communication from authorities.
Police Seek Public’s Help As Case Unfolds
Officers are still processing both scenes and have asked anyone with information to reach out to Cincinnati police investigators, WLWT reported. Officials have not released additional details about suspects or possible motives while they continue forensic work and follow-up interviews. WLWT notes that this remains a developing story and will be updated as police share more information.
