A late-morning grocery run turned into a crime scene Tuesday when a man was shot in the leg outside the Save-A-Lot on East Seymour in Cincinnati's Bond Hill neighborhood just after 11 a.m. He drove himself to the hospital and is expected to recover, according to police. Investigators did not immediately release a description of a suspect.
Cincinnati police told WKRC the shooting happened just after 11 a.m. at the Save-A-Lot on East Seymour and that the man took himself to the hospital. The station reports his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and investigators have not released information about a suspect.
Save-A-Lot Is A Neighborhood Lifeline
The Roselawn Save-A-Lot on E. Seymour serves as one of the few full grocery options for Roselawn and nearby Bond Hill, and its future drew community attention in June when the owner said he planned to retire. As reported by WCPO, Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney said the city is working with the owner and Save-A-Lot's corporate development group to keep the store open, and told the station, "That transition is going to happen and all will be well." Community groups had sounded the alarm earlier in June about a possible closure, according to Green Umbrella.
Investigation Underway
Investigators have released few details and have not provided a suspect description, per WKRC. No arrests had been reported as of Tuesday afternoon, and police have not said whether the shooting was targeted or the result of a dispute.
What Neighbors Need To Know
Neighbors told WCPO that the store is essential for seniors and families in the area, and Tuesday's shooting is likely to deepen concerns about safety at neighborhood hubs. We will update this story when police or city officials release more information.
