Authorities say a 45-year-old Cincinnati man is accused of a brutal weekend attack in Westwood, where he allegedly punched another man several times before smashing a brick into the victim's head. The suspect now faces assault and felonious assault charges.
Police identify suspect, describe attack
According to WKRC Local 12, Cincinnati police identified the suspect as 45-year-old Dominic Duncan and said the incident happened Saturday on Day Court near Queen City Avenue. The station reports that Duncan is accused of punching the victim in the face several times, then repeatedly striking the man's head with a brick. He is charged with assault and felonious assault.
Wanted bulletin and how to help
A wanted bulletin from Greater Cincinnati / N. Kentucky Crime Stoppers lists Duncan as wanted by Cincinnati Police District Three and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. The bulletin states that the June 27 altercation left the victim struck in the head with a brick, and it lists Duncan's last known address as West 8th Street in West Price Hill. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040 or submit a web tip.
Westwood has seen recent violent episodes
The case adds to a string of violent incidents reported in and around Westwood this month. another June assault in the neighborhood also resulted in felony charges, underscoring ongoing concerns about public fights and the strain such flare-ups put on local law enforcement.
What's next
Police have not released further details about the victim's condition or a possible motive, and it was not immediately clear whether Duncan had been taken into custody. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or Cinc
innati police. As of Tuesday, officials had not provided any additional public updates on the case.
