Crime
Shots fired at Northtown Mall in Blaine, police found casings and are searching for suspects
There are still no confirmed reports of gunshot injuries.
Multiple agencies responded to reports of gunfire at Northtown Mall, where 4-5 male suspects armed with handguns opened fire in the food court and outside the mall.
There are no immediate reports of injuries, but officers are securing the mall, searching for victims, and establishing a perimeter.
As of 3:28 PM, police were evacuating people from the mall. Initial reports indicate at least two groups of suspects exchanged fire inside the mall before fleeing north and out the western side near SkyZone.
A potential suspect vehicle is described as a grey regular-cab Chevy Silverado or Toyota pickup truck with an unknown license plate.
It was last seen leaving the area of Cub southeast of the mall at a high speed.
Officers have located shell casings and bullet fragments in the parking lot between the mall and SkyZone, as well as outside door #3.
Efforts are underway to close down the parking lot and preserve the scene for evidence.
There are still no confirmed reports of gunshot injuries.
CINCINNATI, OH – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Clifton Heights on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) Homicide Unit.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Riddle Road at approximately 4:13 p.m. on March 9.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as Kevin Garr, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Garr to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Detectives from the CPD Homicide Unit have launched an active investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.