A Saturday night shooting has rattled Cincinnati’s Westwood neighborhood after emergency crews were called to Queen City Avenue near Lafeuille Avenue. Police say officers and medics responded around 7:40 p.m., and one person was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s condition or said whether anyone has been arrested.
According to Local 12, emergency responders arrived at the scene and found one individual suffering from a gunshot wound, who was then transported to UC Medical Center. The station reports that what led up to the shooting remains unclear and that the severity of the victim’s injuries was not immediately known.
Westwood Has Seen Recent Shootings
The Westwood neighborhood has weathered multiple shootings in recent months, with victims frequently ending up at UC Medical Center and residents left with ongoing safety concerns. WCPO has previously reported on incidents along the 3300 block of Queen City Avenue and other nearby shootings that remain under investigation.
How To Report Tips
Anyone with information about Saturday’s shooting is urged to contact Cincinnati police or Cincinnati/NKY Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040, a tip line cited by outlets such as FOX19. Witnesses are encouraged to preserve any video or photos they may have and share them with investigators through official channels.
This story is still developing, and Hoodline will update as police release additional details, clarify the victim’s condition, and reach out to more witnesses.
