2 dead, 4 injured in shooting in downtown Cincinnati
CINCINNATI OH Sept 6 2018 Two people are dead and four others are injured after a gunman opened fire at a Fifth Third Bank in downtown Cincinnati.
The gunman is also dead, but it’s not clear if he’s part of the initial casualty count.
Police responded to the incident at about 9 a.m. ET.
“Active shooter incident being investigated at Fifth Third Bank at 511 Walnut Street in lobby and loading dock,” a police spokeswoman said. “More details to follow.”
There are multiple victims in the area, and police are trying to control the scene.
@CincyPD investigating active shooter/officer involved shooting incident at Fifth Third Bank at 511 Walnut Street in lobby and loading dock. More details to follow. Media staging area will be forthcoming. Ft. Square and surrounding area will be closed to foot traffic.
One victim was found at a nearby ice cream shop. Customers in the bank are hiding in bathroom, according to local reports.
Two people were killed and four others were injured in a shooting at Fountain Square, the busy centerpiece of downtown Cincinnati.
The downtown streets have been cordoned off as police investigate the shooting that may have involved a police officer.
It happened at the Fifth Third Bank building on Fountain Square. According to Raycom News Network station WXIX, Cincinnati police radio traffic indicated multiple shooting victims and the shooter down.
“Active shooter incident being investigated at Fifth Third Bank at 511 Walnut Street in lobby and loading dock,” a police spokeswoman said. “More details to follow.”
