A 17-year-old boy was taken to UC Medical Center after being shot late Monday in an East Price Hill apartment-complex parking lot, according to Local 12 (WKRC). The station reported that police described his injuries as serious but not life-threatening.
WKRC reported that the shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m. Monday on Westmont Lane, with the teen struck in the parking lot outside the apartment building. As of the station's report, police had not released his name or information about a suspect, according to WKRC.
Language Barrier Complicates Early Investigation
WKRC reported that investigators cited a language barrier in the early stages of the case, but gave no details about its effect. The station did not say whether the barrier involved the victim, witnesses, or another person connected to the shooting, according to Local 12 (WKRC).
The report said the teen's injuries were serious but non-life-threatening and that he was taken to UC Medical Center. It provided no later medical update, motive, or details about what led to the shooting.
Citywide shooting figures
Cincinnati recorded 296 shooting incidents in 2024, down 5.4% from 313 in 2023, according to WLWT's report on Cincinnati Police Department data. Those citywide figures do not establish a trend in East Price Hill or explain this case.
What Remains Unknown
At the time of the report, no suspect description or arrest had been announced, and police had not identified who may have fired. The station said the investigation remained active, but provided no further case updates.
