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By Adeola Adeosun
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Two people have been arrested after a mass shooting at a Cincinnati music venue left nine people injured early Sunday morning, as federal authorities joined the investigation.
Newsweek reached out to the Cincinnati Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) via email on Monday for comment.
The Context
On March 1, nine people were injured during the shooting at Riverfront Live—a music venue at 4343 Kellogg Avenue in the city’s East End. The ATF, which is helping with the investigation, described the incident as a “senseless act of violence.”
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The shooting at the popular venue along the Ohio River added to a weekend of gun violence across the country, occurring almost simultaneously to a deadly shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas. Unlike the Austin gunfire, which is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism, Cincinnati authorities said the Riverfront Live shooting is not suspected to be related to terrorism.
What To Know
Authorities say the first call came in around 12:01 a.m. Sunday for a shooting at Riverfront Live along Kellogg Avenue, where interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie said multiple shots were fired inside the venue, which held about 500 to 600 people at the time.
Nine people suffered gunshot wounds, all with non-life-threatening injuries. Six were treated and released from University of Cincinnati Medical Center, while two remained in stable condition. A ninth was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital, local station WLWT reported.
The FBI joined the Cincinnati Police Department in the investigation, and the ATF offered a $5,000 reward for information identifying a suspect. On Monday, Cincinnati police announced the arrests of Franeek Cobb, 24, and Derrick Long, 29, both charged with felonious assault.
The event was a birthday celebration hosted by DJ Jermaine Tandy, also known as DJ Fresh. According to WLWT, management representing Tandy said security at the event fell under the venue owners' responsibility per the rental agreement.
Riverfront Live sits along the Ohio River not far from Riverbend Music Center. It was rebranded in 2018 after gaining unwanted attention for criminal activity and is best known as the former site of iconic rock club Annie's, which hosted well-known acts in the 1990s and early 2000s.
What People Are Saying
In a Sunday X post, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval: "Overnight in the East End, our community was victim to a senseless mass shooting. Thank you to the officers on site, the first responders for their immediate action, and all the hospital staff who worked to save lives this morning. This is unconscionable. Our prayers are with all the victims, and law enforcement has our full support to deliver justice. We will continue to keep the public up to date."
Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long, at a news conference: “I can only thank God that no one was killed. Our Cincinnati police officers, fire and EMS [emergency medical services], and all other first responders who rushed to the scene are heroes of the highest order.”
DJ Fresh management statement, via WLWT: "Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this senseless act of violence. This event was intended to be an opportunity for us to come together and enjoy great music; and have fun celebrating life, it is deeply frustrating that the actions of one individual ruined the evening for so many."
ATF Columbus, on X: "The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting the Cincinnati Police Department in investigating the mass shooting in the 4300 block of Kellogg Ave in Cincinnati. We’re deploying all resources to identify those responsible and seek justice for the victims."
What Happens Next
The Cincinnati Police Department announced on social media that it will be hosting two victim support events this week.
The first will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at CPD District 3 on Ferguson Road. The second is set from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at CPD District 4 on Reading Road, where social workers will be available to assist victims and help them apply for compensation and additional resources.
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