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Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Yahoo
Downtown Cincinnati restaurant owners call for 'real plan' to address crime, violence
A group of downtown Cincinnati restaurateurs is calling on city officials to develop a plan to reduce violent crime after video that captured a violent, early-morning fight went viral over the weekend. "We love this city. We invest in its people. We serve its neighborhoods. And we will continue to be part of the solution – but we are calling on civic leaders to do the same with urgency, transparency, and conviction," the group, which included Britney Ruby Miller of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, John Barrett of Lytle Park Hotel and Western & Southern and David Falk of Boca Restaurant Group, said in a statement released July 29. Cincinnati police have charged at least five people in connection with the fight that occurred near Fourth and Elm streets around 3 a.m. July 26, Chief Teresa Theetge said, but hadn't made any arrests as of Tuesday afternoon. Theetge said only one person of the "100s" at the scene called 911. By the time police arrived six minutes later, the fight had broken up and the majority of people were gone. Several videos were posted to social media in the hours after the incident. In one video, a group of people are seen 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. In the statement, the downtown restaurant coalition members said they were heartbroken and outraged by the incident and "clear, proactive and corrective measures" are needed from city leaders. "This is not a moment for vague promises or delayed responses. Our community is asking for a real plan – one that addresses this incident and the broader safety concerns that have been raised for months," they said in the statement. The full statement "As members of Cincinnati's restaurant and hospitality industry, we are heartbroken and outraged by the recent violent incident that occurred in our downtown core. The video circulating from that night is disturbing and like many in this city, we are calling for accountability and decisive action. "We are a united coalition – diverse in background, perspective, and political beliefs – but we stand together in condemning violence in any form. The safety of our guests, team members, and neighborhoods is nonnegotiable. It is a foundational expectation we all share. "Our businesses represent thousands of employees and serve tens of thousands of guests each week. We've invested heavily in this city – not just financially, but with our time, presence, and long-term commitment to Cincinnati's success. But we cannot carry this alone. We need clear, proactive, and corrective measures from our city leadership. "This is not a moment for vague promises or delayed responses. Our community is asking for a real plan – one that addresses this incident and the broader safety concerns that have been raised for months. "We love this city. We invest in its people. We serve its neighborhoods. And we will continue to be part of the solution – but we are calling on civic leaders to do the same with urgency, transparency, and conviction." Britney Ruby Miller, Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment. John Barrett, Lytle Park Hotel, Subito and Western & Southern. Jose Salazar, Salazar Restaurant Group. David Falk, Boca Restaurant Group. Bob Deck, Four Entertainment Group. Joe Creighton, Creighton Concepts. Jeremy Lieb, Sacred Beast. Dick Williams, Skyline Chili. Evan Andrews, Montgomery Inn. Molly Wellmann, Molly Wellmann, LLC. Cristian and Amanda Pietoso, Nicola's Forno Osteria + Bar, and Via Vite. Anthony Sitek, Crown Republic Hospitality Group. Jean-Francois Flechet, Taste of Belgium. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: After downtown Cincinnati fight, restaurant owners call for action
Fox News
28-07-2025
- Fox News
Police identify multiple suspects in brutal Cincinnati street fight: 'Cruel and absolutely unacceptable'
Authorities have identified at least four suspects in a violent brawl that took place in downtown Cincinnati, police sources tell Fox News. FOX 19 reported that the fight took place on Friday night between Elm and Fourth Streets, with videos of the brawl going viral on social media. Video circulating around social media shows two people attacking a man wearing a white t-shirt, who is eventually shoved to the ground. The man wearing a white t-shirt was kicked several times while he was on the ground, but eventually gets up. A woman was also seen laying unconscious in the street after being punched. Several people can be seen helping her get up, and she eventually regained consciousness. Police sources told Fox News on Monday that at least four suspects have been identified. Police are still trying to identify at least eight more people, the sources said. It's unclear what led to the fight. The two individuals were seriously injured in the fight, the police sources said. Cincinnati Chief of Police Teresa Theetge previously told Fox News Digital she was appalled by the brawl. "The behavior displayed is nothing short of cruel and absolutely unacceptable," she said in a statement. "Our investigative team is working diligently to identify every individual involved in causing harm. It's also important to clarify: this was a sudden dispute between individuals following a verbal altercation." DOJ Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon posted on X that the agency would "monitor closely" how local authorities handle the attack. "Nobody in our great nation should be the victim of such a crime, and where race is a motivation, federal law may apply," Dhillon added. People with information are asked to call the Cincinnati Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
