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Yahoo
an hour ago
- 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
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Ramaswamy pledges ‘rule of law' revival after viral Cincinnati mob attack
Exclusive: Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy told Fox News Digital that the violent assault in downtown Cincinnati early Saturday morning "hit close to home." The brutal attack on Fourth Street and Elm Street triggered national outrage, including from national leaders like Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, and Vice President JD Vance after the now-viral video circulated across social media. The video, which occurred outside a popular nightclub, shows a mob viciously attacking two people, including a woman who was knocked out while bystanders filmed instead of intervening. "I spoke to Holly earlier today," Ramaswamy said in a social media post, referring to the woman who was knocked out. "Most importantly, we're praying for her recovery," Ramaswamy told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. "It was sad to watch. And one of the things that surprised me was, despite how many times that video had been viewed around the country and beyond, she told me that I was the first state or local official that had reached out, and she appreciated that." Ramaswamy, who was born and raised in Cincinnati, said this incident should be a "wake-up call for why we need to address the wave of violent crime across the country." A lone gunman killed four people, including a New York Police Department (NYPD) officer, on Monday afternoon in New York City, renewing national public safety concerns. Ramaswamy said it "struck a chord" to see a violent incident play out in his hometown of Cincinnati. "I think part of the reason it got the attention it did is that it struck a nerve that went far beyond this incident and what people are seeing in crumbling cities across the country, due to poor, failed, anti-police policies and poor left-wing leadership," Ramaswamy said of the Ohio assault. The business leader lamented that "it hasn't always been that way in Cincinnati, and it doesn't need to be." "The leadership tone starts at the top," Ramaswamy said. "We need leaders who are willing to be unapologetic about standing for the rule of law. I won't apologize for backing law enforcement." The former Republican presidential candidate and businessman told Fox News Digital that the top lesson he learned from his conversation with Holly is that "we need to bring back common sense." "Bring back rational police presence in our cities, and do it in a way that unites people around safety, rather than seeing tragedies like the one that played out in Cincinnati over the weekend," Ramaswamy explained. Specifically, as governor, the Republican candidate told Fox News Digital that common-sense reform includes reallocating resources for a greater police presence and equipping police officers with more training to effectively do their jobs. If elected next year, Ramaswamy said, "We're going to set an example for what that looks like in Ohio," emphasizing the importance of strong leadership at the top, shifting the culture to one that prioritizes the rule of law. "We've got to listen to the people we lead, listen with empathy, but to channel even those most negative of experiences to have positive solutions, and that's the tone I'm looking to set in our state," Ramaswamy said of his conversation with Holly. The gubernatorial candidate and native Ohioan described Holly as a "single working mom who went to a friend's birthday party," in his post on Monday night. "It's unconscionable that there were no police present in that area of Cincinnati on a Friday night, or even an ambulance to take her to the hospital. Hard-working Americans shouldn't have to worry for their safety when they have a good time in our cities," he continued. "Holly appreciates the kind words and prayers from patriots across the country, and hopes that the publicity around her story ensures that local & state leaders clean up our failing cities. We hope to visit Holly soon as she recovers," Ramaswamy shared.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Bloomberg
What's Behind the Great American Murder Decline?
In Baltimore, among the US cities most battered by violent crime over the past decade, murders are now at their lowest level in half a century. Baltimore also has fewer people than it used to, so its murder rate isn't quite that low relative to past decades. At 31 homicides per 100,000 residents over the past 12 months, that rate is also still appallingly high. (In crime statistics, homicide is murder plus non-negligent manslaughter, and the terms tend to be used interchangeably.) The national homicide rate was 5.7 per 100,000 people in 2023, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is probably below five by now — low by historical standards though still quite high compared with other developed countries.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Shopping centre machete attack victim relives the harrowing moment his arm was allegedly almost HACKED off in unprovoked eshay ambush: 'Don't know how I'll survive'
A man who allegedly had his arm almost chopped off in a machete attack has spoken of his fight for life when a gang of eshays allegedly targeted him in a busy shopping mall. Saurabh Anand, 33, was allegedly set upon by five teenagers in the unprovoked attack in Altona Meadows, in Melbourne 's west ten days ago. As well as almost losing his hand and arm, Mr Anand was allegedly slashed and stabbed in the shoulder and back, and suffered a fractured spine, broken bones in his arm, and head injuries. Doctors initially thought they would have to amputate his left hand, but surgeons were able to reattach it by inserting screws into his wrist and hand during five hours of emergency surgery. 'I am completely broken, mentally, physically and emotionally,' he said on Monday. 'I don't know how I'll survive. I am in constant pain. It is the toughest time in my life - I wouldn't have wished this on my worst enemy.' Mr Anand was at Central Square Shopping Centre to pick up medication and was talking on the phone when the gang of youths allegedly pounced around 7.30pm. He said he had spotted five teenagers sitting on a bench near a cafe outside the shopping centre, but was quickly surrounded as he came out of the pharmacy. One teenager allegedly demanded his phone before another allegedly punched him repeatedly in the head until he fell, breaking his back as he hit the ground The gang then allegedly began punching and kicking him as he lay on the ground before a third teen then allegedly pulled out a machete and held it to his throat. 'He [allegedly] went for my neck, my throat,' he told The Australia Today Facebook page on Monday following his release from hospital after eight days. 'To save myself, I raised my hand up to protect my throat and my arm [allegedly] got completely sliced off - the machete cut all of the muscle, the tendons, the nerves. 'But if the machete had gone through my neck I would not be here today.' Mr Anand said he feared he would die in the alleged attack. He said the first cut allegedly sliced through his hand near his thumb before another almost hacked off his hand at the wrist. 'It wasn't just once, they [allegedly] did it repeatedly,' he said. 'They [allegedly] tried to kill me three or four times. 'My hand was literally hanging off. There was so much blood and so much pain. And he [allegedly] did not stop. He [allegedly] cut through both the bones in my arm. 'The bones were sticking out of my skin.' He said that as he lay on the ground in a pool of his own blood, his attackers then stood on his back and allegedly struck him again on his shoulders. 'I was just trying to survive,' he said. 'I was just tumbling around, half-concussed, half-conscious.' He said he lay there for around half an hour before emergency services arrived to help him. 'For 30 minutes, I kept rolling there, stumbling, trying to save myself, holding my hand and falling down,' he said. 'It was very scary.' He said he begged for help from bystanders but was ignored until one good samaritan finally stepped in to call police before he was rushed to hospital. Several teenagers have now been arrested in connection with the incident. A 14-year-old appeared at a Children's Court this week charged with a spate of offences including intentionally causing serious injury, recklessly causing injury, robbery and unlawful assault. He was remanded in custody until August 15. Two 15-year-olds were also charged with intentionally causing serious injury, robbery and unlawful assault. Police said the two were bailed and will face a Children's Court on August 11. Mr Anand says doctors still don't know how much movement he will have in his hand and arm once his wounds heal. 'There is no certainty about that at all,' he said. He says he now faces financial ruin as he tries to recover, with no income and no support despite having lived in Australia for seven years. 'I have invested in this country, paid my taxes, paid my bills - supported this country in every way, economically or supported the community,' he added. 'But today I am in such a situation as to have nothing to show that anyone or the government will help me. 'I need support and I hope the government will help me. Someone needs to hear the victims. 'It is very easy to defend [alleged] offenders, saying that someone is underage, someone has mental health issues. 'But what about my mental health right now? Who will take care of me at my home? 'I would really like to urge the government of Victoria and the government of Australia to please provide me with physical health support, a physical carer or a mental health support worker. 'I'm really scared to get out of my home. I have nowhere to go. I am completely injured, distorted, disoriented in my head and a completely broken man.' A GoFundMe fundraiser set up to help pay Mr Anand's medical bills has already raised more than $11,000 of a $26,000 target. The fundraiser contains images of Mr Anand in his hospital bed, with his arm in a sling. His friend Kanika, who organised the fundraiser, called on the community to rally behind Mr Anand. 'He's still struggling to come to terms with what a bad ordeal he had to go through,' she said in the appeal. 'In this time, I would urge the community to bring in generous support for him as this would help him to support his medical expenses, while covering for the loss of income from work and recover from his physical injuries and mental distress through rehabilitation. 'Your contribution would help him to recover better without him having to worry about his next dollar as the journey is going to be long to bring it back to normal considering the expenses required for ongoing therapy, counselling , medication and rental expenses are not easy.'
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- South China Morning Post
2 men stabbed to death near Tower Bridge in central London, police say
Two men were stabbed to death at a business in central London on Monday near Tower Bridge, British police said, a major tourist destination and an area where violent crime is rare. Advertisement Police received reports of multiple assaults at the premises in a narrow road close to the bridge in the London borough of Southwark, according to a police statement. A 58-year-old man died at the scene and a 27-year-old man died at hospital, and a murder investigation has been launched, police said. A third victim, a man in his 30s, remained in hospital with non-lethal injuries. Another man, also in his 30s, was detained in connection with the incident and is in a life-threatening condition in hospital, police added. Advertisement 'Our investigation is in the early stages and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances of this shocking incident,' Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond said.
