Crime
20-year-old Elijah Hicks killed in East Price Hill shooting
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Cincinnati Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night in East Price Hill.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 3100 block of West Liberty Street at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Upon arrival, they found 20-year-old Elijah Hicks suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Cincinnati Fire Department personnel attempted life-saving measures, but Hicks was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward by contacting the Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542. Tips can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Further details will be released as they become available.
HOUSTON – A large law enforcement response was launched Monday afternoon following reports of an active shooter near the Harris County criminal justice complex in Downtown Houston.
According to authorities, the incident began shortly after 12:30 p.m. near 1115 Congress Street, in the vicinity of the Harris County Family Law Center.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots — with some accounts estimating as many as 30 rounds fired in rapid succession.
More than 40 officers from the Houston Police Department, including members of HPD Special Operations, converged on the scene.
Officials confirmed that a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot in the shoulder during the exchange.
The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with officers, was also struck multiple times.
Authorities confirmed that the individual was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving medical care.
The identity and motive of the suspect have not yet been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether the shooting took place inside or outside the courthouse building.
A witness employed with the juvenile probation department told that they heard at least eight shots ring out near the courthouse.
Another witness, present at the courthouse for jury duty, said they were instructed to “get down on the floor and cover their heads” during the lockdown.
The area surrounding the courthouse was immediately cordoned off by law enforcement, and the public is being urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Multiple agencies are working jointly to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information regarding the suspect’s condition, possible charges, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.