An 18-year-old woman is in custody after a stabbing on Saturday in Cincinnati’s Winton Hills neighborhood, where police say a victim was stabbed in the back inside a home on Gwinnett Drive and taken to the hospital. The suspect, identified by authorities as Keyairra Huff, has been charged with felonious assault and is scheduled to appear in Hamilton County Court this morning.
According to a report from WKRC Local 12, Huff is accused of stabbing the victim in the back at the Gwinnett Drive residence. The station notes that Huff faces a felonious assault charge, and the booking photo shown with its story is credited to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
What the charge could mean
Felonious assault is defined in the Ohio Revised Code at ORC 2903.11, which covers knowingly causing se rious physical harm or attempting to cause harm with a deadly weapon. Sentencing for first- and second-degree felonies is outlined in ORC 2929.14, where penalties can include multiyear prison terms that vary based on the felony level and any additional specifications.
Winton Hills context
Winton Hills has seen multiple violent incidents in recent years, including earlier stabbing cases covered by local media. One prior fatal stabbing in the neighborhood was reported by WCPO, underscoring how reporters have been tracking patterns of violence in the area.
Next steps
Huff is expected in Hamilton County Court this morning, as noted in the WKRC report. Court schedules and case details can be accessed through the Hamilton County Courts. Authorities have not released further information on a possible motive or the victim’s condition, and investigators are expected to provide future updates as the case moves forward.
