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3 days ago
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2-year-old shot at Ohio apartment complex; Man arrested on tampering charges
A 2-year-old was shot at an apartment complex in Cincinnati over the weekend, and a 21-year-old man is now facing charges, according to our media partners, WCPO-9 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The shooting occurred at the Villages at Roll Hill, in the 2500 block of Nottingham Road, around noon on Saturday. TRENDING STORIES: 10-year-old brings loaded gun to Ohio elementary school; Police reveal where he got it from Pilot hurt after plane crash in Greene County Neighborhood on edge after 2 bodies found on same street days apart The child was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and is said to be in stable condition, according to WCPO-9. Cincinnati police have since arrested 21-year-old Carmelo Anderson on tampering with evidence charges in connection with this shooting. WCPO-9 reported that he hasn't been charged with shooting the child, however, police have not released details on how the child was injured. It is not clear if Anderson is related to the child. Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theete issued a statement on the shooting. In part, she said she's 'outraged, heartbroken and deeply disappointed to learn that yet another child — a 2-year-old — has endured unimaginable pain and trauma after sustaining a gunshot injury this weekend.' It is unclear if Anderson will face additional charges. This shooting remains under investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 513-352-3542. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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01-05-2025
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School bus crashes into front yard in Ohio neighborhood
A school bus crashed into multiple cars and a front yard in Ohio Wednesday morning, according to our media partners WCPO-9 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The crash occurred on Paddock Road near Paddock Hill Avenue in Cincinnati. TRENDING STORIES: Student says school has gone months without teaching math; school says math 'looks different' 14-year-old boy shot, killed in Dayton neighborhood identified Kings Island, Cedar Point change height restrictions on several rides The Cincinnati Police Department told WCPO-9 that no students were on the bus at the time of the crash. Two other cars were involved in the crash, and all three vehicles were towed from the scene. Information on how this crash happened was not immediately available. WCPO-9 received a statement from Orion Academy about the crash, which involved their bus. 'We were upset to learn of the bus accident this morning and grateful no Orion Academy students were riding at that time. One of the promises we make to our families is a school environment that is safe and focused on student well-being. This promise extends to our partners who support us in providing services such as transportation. We are working closely with this provider to understand the nature of the accident and strengthen safety protocols that focus on student transportation.' Orion Academy spokesperson [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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30-04-2025
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Man shot, killed by authorities outside Amazon facility
A man was shot in killed in a police shooting outside of an Amazon facility in Kentucky on Tuesday, according to our media partners WCPO-9 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The shooting took place outside of the Amazon facility off Industrial Road in Florence. TRENDING STORIES: Police say scene is safe after large response for 'barricaded subject' 'Just so sad;' 1 dead after shooting in Dayton neighborhood City to remove homeless encampment due to 'health and safety concerns' Kentucky State Police (KSP) said the Boone County Sheriff's Office and Florence Police Department responded to initial reports of a stolen semi-truck around 7 a.m. WCPO-9 reported that authorities stopped the truck, and 35-year-old Michael Simpson, of Cleves, got out of the driver's seat. According to KSP, Simpson reportedly did not follow the officer's commands, 'which resulted in a physical altercation.' It is not clear what happened during the 'altercation,' but a Florence police officer was injured, according to WCPO-9. KSP said Simpson got a gun and pointed it at his head while walking near the facility. Two Boone County Sheriff's deputies shot Simpson at this time. It is unclear where Simpson was shot, WCPO-9 reported. Simpson was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. State police confirmed to WCPO-9 that Simpson is not associated with Amazon. This shooting remains under investigation by the KSP's Critical Incident Response Team. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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24-04-2025
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Man charged in 2022 deadly shooting connected to rap video, prosecutors say
A man is facing formal murder charges after a deadly shooting in 2022 that prosecutors believe is connected to a rap video, according to our news partners, WCPO-9 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Ronell Scott, 24, is accused of killing TreShawn Smith, 20, in Lockland on Oct. 22, 2022. TRENDING STORIES: 2 local elementary schools to close at the end of the year; here's why 2 police officers, 1 firefighter injured while arresting man for domestic violence High school senior dies after house fire Scott was indicted on purposeful murder, murder, aggravated murder and felonious assault, according to WCPO-9. A warrant has been issued for Scott's arrest. The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office believes Scott drove by and shot Smith in the head while he was hanging out with friends. Smith was taken to UC Medical Center, where he died. A Hamilton County Sheriff's Office investigation found that the deadly shooting was connected to rap videos the Scott and Smith's friend groups made 'disrespecting' each other during a fight, WCPO-9 reported. Investigators determined Scott was the shooter after multiple interviews. 'These killings are senseless. Nothing, especially a perceived slight in a rap video, is worth killing over. Through good investigatory work authorities identified Scott as the shooter. We never give up working to seek justice for victims,' Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich said in a statement obtained by WCPO-9. Scott could be sentenced to life in prison for these charges. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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21-04-2025
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2 dead after crash near regional airport
Two people are dead after a crash near the Butler County Regional Airport on Friday, according to our media partners, WCPO-9 TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The single-car crash occurred at the intersection of Bobmeyer Road and East Airport Road in Fairfield around 4:50 p.m. TRENDING STORIES: Pope Francis dies: Vatican releases cause of death 1 treated for smoke inhalation, several units damaged after fire at apartment complex 7 injured after driver drops phone, hits parked truck in Dayton neighborhood The Hamilton County Coroner's Office identified one of the victims as Juan Gurrion Cortez, 26, on Monday, according to WCPO-9. Fairfield police told WCPO-9 that Cortez was driving the car when the crash occurred. He was flown to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, but died on the way, according to WCPO-9. Police said a passenger in the car died on scene, but the Butler County Coroner has not released their identity. It is unclear how many people were in the car when the crash occurred. Police believe speed is a factor in the crash, according to WCPO-9. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
