Crime
Fatal Drive-By Shooting in West Price Hill Claims Life of 18-Year-Old Man, Another Injured
The deceased victim has been identified as 18-year-old Dewey Curtis.
Cincinnati, OH – An 18-year-old man was fatally shot, and another individual was injured in a drive-by shooting in West Price Hill on Tuesday night, according to the Cincinnati Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of Seibel Lane, near Covedale Avenue, at approximately 9:00 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Preliminary reports indicate that a pickup truck drove past the residence and fired multiple rounds into the home.
Both victims were transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center by emergency responders.
The deceased victim has been identified as 18-year-old Dewey Curtis.
The second victim remains hospitalized in stable condition, authorities said.
As of Wednesday morning, police have not identified any suspects, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Officials urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Cincinnati Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Crime
One Dead, One Injured in Apparent Self-Defense Shooting Outside Cali Rose 15 Kitchen in Lakeland
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 9:31 p.m., officers with the Lakeland Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen, formerly known as Rush Hour Bar & Grill, located at 1323 Ariana Street in Lakeland.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that two individuals—identified as Jesse Banks, 28, of Lakeland, and Nicholas Lue, 26, of West Palm Beach—had sustained gunshot wounds.
Both men were transported to Lakeland Regional Health for emergency treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Banks was pronounced deceased.
Lue was stabilized and remains hospitalized in recovery.
Preliminary findings from witness interviews and physical evidence at the scene indicate that the incident began as a verbal altercation between Banks, Lue, and another individual, identified as Tre D’Shon Huntly, 24, of Lakeland.
The confrontation occurred just outside the restaurant’s front entrance.
According to investigators, the dispute escalated when Banks physically struck Huntly in the head.
At that moment, a male standing just inside the business opened the front door in defense of Huntly.
Banks and Lue then allegedly turned their aggression toward this second individual, producing a firearm and pointing it at him.
In response, Huntly drew a handgun and discharged several rounds, striking both Banks and Lue.
A handgun was later recovered from Banks at the scene.
Huntly remained at the location and fully cooperated with detectives during the investigation.
Based on the information available, it appears Huntly acted in self-defense.
No criminal charges have been filed at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is urged to contact Detective Neal Robertson at 863-834-6971 or via email at neal.robertson@lakelandgov.net.