2017 Cincinnati nightclub shooting

2017 Cincinnati nightclub shooting

Location within Cincinnati
Cincinnati
2017 Cincinnati nightclub shooting (Ohio)
2017 Cincinnati nightclub shooting (the US)
Location 4601 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio
Coordinates 39°6′N 84°31′W / 39.100°N 84.517°W / 39.100; -84.517
Date March 26, 2017
1:30 a.m EDT
Target Unknown
Attack type
 Shootout
Deaths 2 (including a suspect)
Non-fatal injuries
 15
Perpetrator Unknown
Suspected perpetrators
 3 suspects and unknown number of additional people

In the early morning hours of March 26, 2017, a shootout occurred at the Cameo nightclub in southeastern Cincinnati, Ohio. One person was killed and 16 others were injured. Two suspects were arrested on March 30, though police continued to search for more peple involved.[1][2] One of the suspects, who was among those injured, later died of his injuries on April 4.

Events

The shootout occurred around 1:30 a.m. EDT at Cameo nightclub.[3] The club itself is a large single-story structure, located directly to the west of the Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport, 7 miles (11 km) from downtown Cincinnati near the southeast corner of the city.[4] It was previously called Club Cameo, and before that, a gay club known as Adonis.[5]

Police believe multiple shooters were involved,[6] though this is disputed.[7] Hundreds of people were in the nightclub when the shooting began, with officers describing the crime scene as "chaotic".[8] The club maintains a high security profile, usually posting two off-duty police officers at the front door and two in their parking lot.[9] There is no indication the incident was terrorism related.[9] The perpetrator or perpetrators are currently unknown and believed to be at large.[10] Cincinnati Assistant police chief Paul Neudigate later tweeted that only one gunman was reported.[11]

The event was initially believed to be a mass shooting. On March 27, however, Chief Isaac stated that the shooting occurred after several local men who were patrons at the club got into an argument, which later escalated into a shootout between them.[12][13]

Aftermath

The operator of the Cameo club Julian Rodgers announced on March 27 that the club will officially shut down on Friday after its landlord issued a notice to vacate the premises. He also surrendered the club's liquor license during the day. The club had been cited numerous times for violations in the past.[14]

Two suspects were arrested on March 30 and were charged with murder. One of the suspects had been wounded in the shooting and was in critical condition. Isaac stated that they had evidence that other people were involved as well.[1][15] Authorities stated that they had found three guns and were seeking an unidentified suspect.[16]

Victims

Several of the injured drove themselves to area hospitals, and some had sustained life-threatening injuries, according to police officials.[6] Eight victims were taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center, one of whom was in critical condition. Of the remaining, three were seriously injured, and four were stable. Two additional victims were taken to The Christ Hospital with minor injuries. Others were treated at Bethesda North Hospital, Mercy West Hospital and Anderson Mercy Hospital.[17] Officers at the scene attempted to administer CPR to the person who died.[9] One of the wounded was arrested as a suspect.[1] The suspect died from his wounds on April 4.[18]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Cincinnati nightclub shooting: Two arrested, charged with murder". Fox News. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Police identify all 17 Cameo nightclub shooting victims". WCMH-TV. March 29, 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Cincinnati nightclub shooting: At least 1 dead, 15 people shot at venue". Fox News. 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  4. ↑ Hughes, Caleb. "Ohio nightclub shooting leaves one dead, 14 wounded; shooter at large". Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  5. ↑ "1 dead, more than a dozen injured in Cincinnati, Ohio nightclub shooting". KNXV. 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  6. 1 2 CNN, Azadeh Ansari and Joe Sutton. "One killed, 14 injured in Ohio nightclub shooting". CNN. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  7. ↑ "One killed, at least a dozen wounded in Ohio nightclub shooting". NY Daily News. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  8. ↑ "Multiple people shot at Cincinnati nightclub, one dead". NBC News. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  9. 1 2 3 "One dead, 14 injured in Ohio nightclub shooting". ABC News. 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  10. ↑ Hughes, Caleb (26 March 2017). "Ohio Nightclub Shooting Leaves One Dead, 14 Wounded; Shooter at Large". US News. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  11. ↑ "Cincinnati nightclub shooting: One killed, 14 injured; victim identified". Fox8 Cleveland. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  12. ↑ "Cincinnati night club shooting: Police searching for suspects". The Post-Standard. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  13. ↑ "Casualties after fight escalated into shootout at Cincinnati nightclub". France24. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  14. ↑ Ryan Gaydos (31 March 2017). "Cincinnati nightclub shooting: Club owner shutting building down for good". Fox News. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
  15. ↑ "Dad stunned that wounded son is Cincinnati nightclub shooting suspect". Stuff.co.nz. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  16. ↑ "Cincinnati nightclub shooting: Suspect indicted on murder charges, police seek third alleged gunman". Fox News. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  17. ↑ "1 dead, more than a dozen injured in Cincinnati, Ohio nightclub shooting". KNXV. 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  18. ↑ "Attorney: Wounded Cincinnati nightclub shooting suspect dies". The Associated Press. ABC News. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.

Coordinates: 39°05′36″N 84°25′42″W / 39.0932°N 84.42844°W / 39.0932; -84.42844

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