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Federal law enforcement officials are offering a reward of up to $5,000 “for information leading to the identification of those responsible” for a mass shooting in Cincinnati over the weekend.
The Context
On March 1, nine people were injured during the shooting at Riverfront Live—a music venue located at 4343 Kellogg Avenue in the city’s East End.
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What To Know
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) described the incident as a “senseless act of violence.”
“ATF is assisting the Cincinnati Police Department with the investigation into this incident and is providing all available resources to bring these offenders to justice,” read a statement posted by the ATF Columbus Field Division X account.
According to The Associated Press citing law enforcement, between 500 and 600 people were present in the nightclub when shots were heard at 1 a.m. There were no immediate arrests, it reported.
Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie told reporters at a Sunday morning press conference that he could share only limited information in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.
“We currently have nine victims who have non-life-threatening injuries,” Hennie said.
He added: “We are going to bring whatever resources we can in, whatever we need to do to find out who or persons were responsible for this incident.”
According to an Instagram post from DJ Fresh, the East End venue was hosting a birthday celebration that began at 10 p.m.
Newsweek reached out to the Cincinnati Police Department on Monday for additional information.
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What People Are Saying
In a Sunday X post, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said: "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 said at the press conference: “I can only thank God that on 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.”
What Happens Next
The investigation is ongoing.
Update, 3/2/26, 10:50 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information.
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