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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Yahoo
Suspects identified as police investigate Cincinnati fight seen in viral videos. What we know
Multiple videos of a fight in downtown Cincinnati have been circulating on social media over the weekend, bringing up safety concerns for a city that has made a recent push to reduce crime in its urban core. Signal 99, a Facebook page which calls itself "a Spicy meme page for Cops, Firefighters, Medics and Dispatchers," shared the video the morning of July 26. It went on to gain traction on multiple platforms, including on Mayoral candidate and JD Vance's half-brother Cory Bowman's own Facebook page, and additional angles of the incident have also been shared. Elon Musk and Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, also weighed in. Seen in one of the videos is a group of people striking one man until he falls to the ground as they continue to punch and kick him. Shortly after, another man is seen punching a woman in the face, causing her to fall to the ground, where she remained motionless until a person helped pick her back up. Here is everything we know about the fight in downtown Cincinnati: When and where did the fight happen? The post by Signal 99 claims the fight took place at the corner of Fourth and Elm streets during the evening of Friday, July 25. In another video posted on Facebook by Marvin C Bennett, the LoVe on Fourth nightclub can be seen in the background. Cincinnati police, however, have yet to confirm the time and location. What have officials said? Police Chief Teresa Theetge issued a statement later on July 26: "I am in complete disgust waking up to the viral video many of you have now seen. The behavior displayed is nothing short of cruel and absolutely unacceptable ... Our investigative team is working diligently to identify every individual involved in causing harm." She also said the fight was not connected to the Cincinnati Music Festival that took place from Thursday to Saturday. "This was a sudden dispute between individuals following a verbal altercation," Theetge added. The "verbal altercation" can be seen at the beginning of Bennett's video post on Facebook. The situation is still under investigation and Theetge is asking anyone with information about the incident to call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040. More: Cincinnati city, law enforcement leaders react to video of Downtown fight The Enquirer texted Mayor Aftab Pureval's spokesman for comment, but had not received a response as of Sunday evening. Cincinnati City Councilman Mark Jeffreys issued a response on his Facebook page, describing the video of the fight as "incredibly disturbing and horrific," as well as "downright inhumane." He added that he's spoken with other city officials and police to work on "finding the individuals responsible and arresting them urgently." "This behavior cannot stand and will not represent our city," Jeffreys said. "Those responsible must be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." Police union president: Several suspects in viral brawl identified Cincinnati police union president Ken Kober said that investigators have identified four to five suspects believed to be involved in the fight. He said police are continuing to sort through tips to identify additional suspects. Officials have yet to announce any arrests in connection with the brawl. Kober said that police did respond to the scene, but he did not have any other information to share about the response. "That was nothing more than a savage attack," Kober said. "There's no place in society for what we saw." Downtown residents group to hold public safety meeting The Downtown Residents Council is holding a Special Meeting on Public Safety at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at the main branch of the Cincinnati Public Library, according to their website. In an email sent earlier in July, the council stated that those in attendance will include Mayor Aftab Pureval, City Manager Sheryl Long, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge, and 3CDC President & CEO Steve Leeper. Have there been any arrests or hospitalizations? No details about whether anyone was arrested or hospitalized have been released as of Sunday evening. Has there been a rise in crime in Cincinnati? According to Cincinnati police data released on July 21, the Central Business District and riverfront areas of Downtown have seen a 25% increase in violent crime compared to last year. The data shows there have been 21 aggravated assaults between Jan. 1 and July 21 this year, compared to 16 during the same period in 2024. Property crime has also increased by about 57% year over year. During a press conference earlier this summer, city leaders acknowledged there was an "unacceptable rise in crime," as well as some unease over crime among Cincinnati residents, particularly in neighborhoods in the urban core. Because of the uptick, Theetge launched a series of initiatives aimed at curbing crime, including a roving task force and more visible patrols. She has been giving updates about crime statistics in press conferences nearly every week. What we don't know It is not known who the people involved were and why they were gathered in a large group. Police have not said how many people were injured or what the extent of their injuries is. Police spokesperson Lt. Jonathan Cunningham told The Enquirer on July 27 that there were "no significant updates" at that time regarding the fight. This is a developing story and will be updated. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati fight at Fourth and Elm: What to know about brawl videos Solve the daily Crossword
Newsweek
a day ago
- Newsweek
Mass Brawl in Cincinnati Sparks Outcry: 'Insanity'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A mass brawl in Cincinnati, Ohio, has sparked outcry on social media and among local officials and politicians, with one Facebook page calling the fight "insanity." The brawl was posted to social media by a page called Signal 99, a Facebook page that describes itself as "spicy meme page for Cops, Firefighters, Medics and Dispatchers," and which has also voiced support for Republican mayoral candidate Cory Bowman, Vice President JD Vance's half brother. The page posted several videos of the fight which show people roving the streets violently pushing and shoving individuals to the ground. Newsweek has contacted Cincinnati Police Chief Theresa Theetge, Republican mayoral candidate Cory Bowman, as well as Democratic Mayor Aftab Pureval, who is running for reelection, via email for comment outside of regular office hours. Why It Matters The violent nature of the videos, as well as the presence of jeering onlookers, some of whom appear to try to intervene, has attracted significant attention online as well as among city officials. Cincinnati City Councilman Mark Jeffreys posted to Facebook saying footage of the fight was "incredibly disturbing and horrific." Several comments, below the videos, say the brawl was racially motivated. Newsweek could not confirm this, and it is not clear who or what started the fight. What To Know A police vehicle flashes its lights in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. This photo is unrelated to the brawl. A police vehicle flashes its lights in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. This photo is unrelated to the brawl. Matt Rourke, File/AP Photo The fight, per Signal 99, occurred during the Cincinnati Jazz Fest and a Cincinnati Reds game, resulting in a large crowd downtown. According to the videos posted by Signal 99, the fight broke out downtown on July 25 amid large Friday night crowds. Police Chief Teresa Theetge has said the fight had nothing to do with the Jazz Festival, per the Cincinnati Enquirer. Theetge said in a statement that the fight began after a "verbal altercation." She said: "Our investigative team is working diligently to identify every individual involved in causing harm." Multiple videos posted online of Friday's fight show a large group of young-looking men and women, picking on people seemingly at random and punching, kicking, and throwing them to the ground. Other people are seen trying to intervene to stop the violence. One video shows a man in white trousers and a green shirt get attacked from behind and fall into the road. As he falls it looks, like he hits his head on a parked car. He then gets dragged by the leg into the middle of the road in front of a stationary car. The video shows passersby and onlookers filming on their phones and cheering. Another video shows a middle-aged man getting his head kicked by people in the middle of the road. Mayoral candidate Bowman reposted a video of the brawl put on Facebook by the Hamilton County Republican Party, which captioned the video: "This is why we need to elect Cory Bowman this November." What People Are Saying Police Chief Teresa Theetge said in a statement per the Cincinnati Enquirer: "I am in complete disgust waking up to the viral video many of you have now seen. The behavior displayed is nothing short of cruel and absolutely unacceptable." Cincinnati City Councilman Mark Jeffreys said on Facebook: "This behavior cannot stand and will not represent our city. Those responsible must be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law." Ohio State Representative Cecil Thomas, a Democrat, told local outlets in a statement that he was "totally embarrassed to see such behavior..." Signal 99 on Facebook: "More and more videos is insanity." What Happens Next An investigation into the individuals involved in the brawl has been launched by the Cincinnati police department. The Cincinnati mayoral election is on November 4, 2025.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Chaotic street brawl caught on video in Cincinnati as officials probe 'breakdown of order'
Disturbing footage posted online shows the moment an unidentified man was violently attacked by an unruly mob in downtown Cincinnati in what officials are now calling a 'breakdown of order.' The viral video of the assault Friday night at the intersection of Fourth and Elm Streets started with a verbal dispute between at least two men, according to police chief Teresa Theetge. The carnage left at least two people, an unidentified male and female victim, injured, with WKRC reporting that a good Samaritan rushed them to a local hospital in the aftermath. Their conditions remain unclear as cops work to identify and arrest all of those involved. The shocking footage, originally posted to the Signal 99 Facebook page, shows an unidentified assailant attacking a man in a white t-shirt from behind. The man in the white shirt then tries to run away into the street, when the original assailant and one of his friends punch and tackle him to the ground. At that point, more people joined in on the assault, stomping on the victim for nearly a minute as he lay in the middle of the street. When the barrage of attacks temporarily stops, the victim could be seen attempting to stand - but he immediately falls over in apparent disorientation as frustrated drivers honk their horns to get the mob to move out of the way. One man could then be heard shouting, 'My man's drunk.' Moments later, an unidentified woman in a black dress could be seen trying to check on the fallen man - when another woman in the crowd grabs her and a separate man in the crowd violently punches her. The impact caused the woman to fall to he ground, with her head slamming into the concrete. It soon becomes clear that she is unconscious as blood spews from her mouth. The viral video ends with bystanders attempting to move the woman out of the street. Another video obtained by WKRC appears to show the moments leading up to the attack. It shows the man in the white t-shirt talking with the group, when he suddenly slaps a man in a red t-shirt. It also shows another man being targeted by the unruly mob. 'I am in complete disgust waking up to the viral video many of you have now seen,' Chief Theetge said on Saturday, after mayoral candidate and Vice President JD Vance's half brother reposted the video - arguing that the current administration is not doing enough to address crime in the city. 'The behavior is nothing short of cruel and absolutely unacceptable,' she continued, vowing that investigators will work 'diligently to identify every individual involved in causing harm.' Authorities have already spoken to two people seen in the video, Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police President Ken Kober told WKRC. 'They're doing everything they can,' he insisted. 'These investigators have been working around the clock to identify everybody that's involved, to be able to locate these people. to be able to interview them, to be able to get a true picture of exactly what occurred.' Investigators have also received tips on some of the attackers' identities, Kober revealed. 'I would ask... that the public play a part in this, because stuff like this shouldn't happen in our city, but when it does, we need people to step forward, that way we can bring these people to justice.' In separate remarks to WLWT, Kober called the violence 'disgusting.' 'What's equally disgusting is those who chose to watch and record instead of calling 911, attempting to defuse the situation or render aid.' Hamilton Township Police Chief Scott Hughes argued the video represented a 'breakdown of order, decency and accountability' Cincinnati city councilman Mark Jeffreys also described the video as 'incredibly disturbing and horrific' as well as 'downright inhumane.' He added that he has spoken with other city officials and police to work on 'finding the individuals responsible and arresting them urgently.' 'This behavior cannot stand and will not represent our city,' Jeffreys said. 'Those responsible must be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.' Similarly, Hamilton Township Police Chief Scott Hughes argued on X: 'What happened on Fourth Street in Cincinnati wasn't just a fight, it was a breakdown of order, decency and accountability - caught on video and cheered on by a crowd. 'This isn't just Cincinnati's problem, it's ours too,' he said, arguing that such violent attacks do not just stay in the city because 'the perception of danger ripples across the region,' discouraging residents from visiting evens and attractions. 'Families stop going out. Businesses stop investing. and cities lose the very momentum they worked to build,' Hughes wrote. 'This video isn't just another viral moment. It's a warning shot,' he concluded. 'We can either raise our voices or watch silence fund the chaos.' Cincinnati police data released on July 21 shows that the central business district and riverfront area where the assault took place has seen a 25 percent increase in violence compared to last year. It also shows that there were 12 aggravated assaults in the city between January 1 through July 21, compared to 16 during the same time period last year.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged after releasing dog on officers, barricading self in garage
A man has been formally charged after police said he released his dog on them, prompting a call for backup. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] David Adkins was indicted by a Montgomery County Grand Jury on charges of felonious assault, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, obstruction of official business, and resisting arrest. As News Center 7 previously reported, on March 25, Dayton police called out a Signal 99 in the 100 block of Valleycrest Drive around 6:40 p.m. TRENDING STORIES: Off-duty park ranger credited with finding child at center of Amber Alert PHOTOS: Strong, dangerous storms move through Miami Valley Mother, son learn punishment after dogs kill Ohio woman Officers were called to a trespassing complaint at an abandoned property on the street. Police found several squatters inside the building. One person identified in court documents as Adkins ran away from police with a pit bull. Adkins released the pit bull to attack the officer. The dog retreated after officers fired shots, and Adkins ran into a nearby detached garage. When police found him, he was 'holding a victim against her will,' according to court documents. He was taken into custody but lied to officers about his identity and told them he had ingested a large amount of methamphetamine. He was taken to an area hospital and later booked into the Montgomery County Jail. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
21-year-old killed in police-involved shooting near Montgomery County golf course identified
The man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Miami Twp. on Wednesday has been identified. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Mike Campbell is getting an update on the shooting from police this afternoon. He'll have the latest tonight on News Center 7 at 5:00. TRENDING STORIES: Man accused breaking into ex-girlfriend's home before killing her formally charged Cell phone repairman caught downloading nude photos from customers' phones in Ohio Uber driver saves woman from Ohio house fire Jayden Stephenson, 21, was identified on Thursday by the Montgomery County Coroner's Office. As previously reported, police responded to a disturbance in the 9200 block of Sawgrass Drive, near PipeStone Golf Club, Wednesday afternoon. Initial reports indicate officers were first called out there around 2:05 p.m. Area law enforcement responded to a Signal 99, otherwise known as a county-wide call for officer assistance, at the address around 2:20 p.m. Montgomery County Regional Dispatch confirmed that was for a report of shots fired. A township spokesperson confirmed Wednesday that the suspect, Stephenson, was killed in the shooting. An officer was injured in the incident, but not seriously hurt. As previously reported, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called to investigate the shooting. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
