Cincinnati, Ohio – An early morning shooting near the University of Cincinnati campus has left three people dead and two others injured, according to police reports. The incident took place in the area of Highland and East University avenues, less than a mile from the university campus.
In the midst of the chaos, five males were shot around 2:50 a.m. local time. Authorities responded to reports of multiple gunshots and found four individuals with gunshot wounds upon arrival. Tragically, one victim succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time.
Paramedics rushed the remaining victims to a nearby hospital for treatment. Sadly, two of the injured individuals were pronounced dead by medical staff. The conditions of the two survivors are listed as stable as of late Monday morning. Police spokesperson Lt. Jonathan Cunningham expressed condolences to all those affected by the tragic incident.
Law enforcement officers were able to take one individual into custody at the scene. The suspect was seen entering a residence with a firearm before surrendering to authorities. The exact role of this individual in the shooting has yet to be determined.
In response to the shooting, the University of Cincinnati Department of Public Safety issued an alert to the community. Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. Further details are expected to emerge as the situation unfolds.