What Happened: Nine people were injured in a mass shooting early Sunday at the Riverfront Live music venue in Cincinnati's East End, with the shooting happening just after 1 a.m. The venue was hosting a DJ Fresh birthday celebration that began at 10 p.m. Saturday. Video from the security cameras at a nearby business shows a crowd running out of the venue after the first shots were fired inside.
All nine victims were taken to local hospitals, with most suffering non-life-threatening injuries; however, one person remains in critical condition. Police recovered a firearm at the scene and launched an active investigation. First responders moved quickly once dispatchers received the 911 call, helping prevent further tragedy at the crowded venue.
Police have not released information about a suspect. Authorities have not yet released information about suspects or a possible motive. The Columbus branch of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced it was assisting the Cincinnati Police Department in investigating the mass shooting. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval called the shooting senseless and thanked first responders and law enforcement. The community remains focused on supporting the victims as investigators work to understand what triggered the violence.