Surveillance stills show several people firing guns in the 200 block of East 7th Street, Cincinnati police said Thursday, April 16, 2026, and detectives are now asking anyone who recognizes the suspects to speak up. The Central Business Section said the suspects were caught on video discharging firearms and that no arrests have been announced. Investigators are urging anyone with tips or footage to contact Det. Blank at 513-352-5442 or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
Police Release Surveillance Frames
In a post on X, the Cincinnati Police Department's Central Business Section said it is investigating a shots-fired incident in the 200 block of East 7th Street and shared surveillance images of several suspects, according to the Cincinnati Police Department. The post also lists the contact number for Det. Blank and the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line.
Downtown Has Seen Multiple Late-Night Shootings
Earlier this month, a late-night shooting outside the Aronoff Center at Walnut and East 7th left one person injured, WLWT reported. Police said that incident started after a large fight outside a bar, a pattern that has put a brighter spotlight on downtown nightlife safety. Those recent episodes have underscored why investigators want any additional video or stills from the area.
How to Help Detectives
Detectives are asking residents and businesses to comb through doorbell cameras, security systems and dash-cam footage for anything that might help identify the people pictured. The department's post repeats the tip line for Det. Blank at 513-352-5442 and the anonymous Crime Stoppers number, per the Cincinnati Police Department. Police also reminded the public that their social media pages are not monitored for emergencies and that 911 should be called for any urgent situation.
What Investigators Say Next
Investigators say they will keep reviewing surveillance and camera footage as they work to identify the shooters. Anyone with photos, still frames or video is asked to contact Det. Blank or Crime Stoppers so detectives can follow up.
