A mass shooting at the Riverfront Live music venue in Cincinnati, Ohio, has left at least 13 people injured, according to emerging reports from local authorities. The incident took place at the venue located on Kellogg Avenue, prompting a large emergency response late into the night.
Officials confirmed that no fatalities have been reported so far, though several victims sustained gunshot injuries. Some individuals reportedly transported themselves to nearby hospitals before emergency responders arrived, adding to early confusion over the total number of victims.
Police recovered a firearm at the scene and launched an active investigation. Authorities have not yet released information about suspects or a possible motive. The situation remains a developing story, with updates expected as investigators continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
According to WCPO 9 Cincinnati, Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie said officers received the call “around 1 a.m.” and responded swiftly, with detail officers already working the event helping to “quickly dispatch multiple units down here to help with the large crowd.” He confirmed: “We believe right now we have nine victims that have non-life-threatening injuries from the gunshot wounds.” The victims were transported to UC Medical Centre and Good Samaritan Hospital, and a firearm was recovered at the scene.
Hennie added that investigators do not yet know what sparked the violence. “We do not have any further information on the victims or what started this, or any information on the suspect or suspects at this time,” he said. The venue was hosting what he described as “just a Friday night event.” While early reports mentioned up to 13 victims, police later clarified that nine people were confirmed injured, all with non-life-threatening wounds. Kellogg Avenue remained closed as officers continued an extensive investigation near Lunken Airport and the Ohio River.
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