Case Information: On June 16, 2020, at approximately 1:45 AM, District Three officers responded to investigate a Shot Spotter alert in the 3700 block of President Drive. Upon arrival, officers located Rondell Brooks, 30 years of age, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Brooks was pronounced deceased at the scene. UPDATE: On June 19, 2020, at approximately 7:00 PM, with the assistance of the Fugitive Apprehension Squad and Springfield Township PD; Jordan Brooks, 24 years of age, was arrested and charged with Murder for causing the death of Rondell Brooks.

Date: 06/16/2020

Case Information: On June 14, 2020, at approximately 10:30 PM, Central Business Section officers responded to investigate a reported shooting in the 300 block of W. 5th Street. Upon arrival, officers located Cortney Jones, 33 years of age, suffering from a gunshot wound. Mr. Jones was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. There is no suspect information to release currently. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 06/15/2020

Case Information: On June 8, 2020, at approximately 1:40 AM, District Three officers responded to investigate a Shot Spotter alert in the 3700 block of St. Lawrence Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located Janvier Kigeri, 21 years of age, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Kigeri was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. There is no suspect information to release currently. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. UPDATE On June 26, 2020, at approximately 11:00 AM, with the assistance of the Fugitive Apprehension Squad, Ricshawn Hill, 30 years of age, was arrested on a Murder Warrant for causing the death of Janvier Kigeri.

Date: 06/08/2020

Case Information: On June 6, 2020, at approximately 1:37 AM, District Five officers responded to reports of a person shot in the 1300 block of Boyd Street. Responding officers located a shooting victim outside at that location. The Cincinnati Fire Department transported the victim to University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as Basil Blackman, 30 years of age. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 06/06/2020

Case Information:  On June 6, 2020, at approximately 04:26 AM, District One officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the 1500 block of John Street. First responders located a shooting victim who was deceased in a vehicle at the scene. The victim has been identified as Corey Woods, 30 years of age. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 06/06/2020

Case Information: On June 6, 2020, at approximately 10:30 PM, District One officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the 1600 block of Hamer Street. First responders located a shooting victim who was deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as Dondre Kelsor, 28 years of age. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 06/06/2020

Case Information: North College Hill detectives are investigating the murder of Jamin Posey. Jamin Posey was found deceased in his home after suffering a gunshot wound on 6/1/2020. If anyone has any information that could assist in the investigation, please call North College Hill Police at 513-521-7171. Here are the best pictures of a truck and a person of interest in the homicide of Jamin Posey

Date: 06/01/2020

Case Information: On May 30, 2020, at approximately 12:08 AM, District Four officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 1600 block of East Seymour Avenue. First responders located a shooting victim who was deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as Nathaniel Washington, 29 years of age. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 05/30/2020

Case Information: On May 28, 2020, at approximately 7:15 PM, District Five officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 4900 block of Hawaiian Terrace. First responders located a shooting victim who was deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as Martin Haley Jr, 23 years of age. UPDATE On July 21, 2020, at approximately 6:15 PM, the Homicide Unit, with the assistance of District Three officers, arrested Mr. Alpine Briggs, 22 years of age, for the murder of Mr. Haley. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 05/29/2020

Case Information: On May 13, 2020, at approximately 6:57 PM, District Five officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 800 block of Dutch Colony. The victim was transported to University Hospital via the Cincinnati Fire Department where she succumbed to her injuries. The victim has been identified as Sharde Tarpley, 25 years of age. UPDATE On May 28, 2020, at approximately 11:55 AM, the Cincinnati Police Homicide Unit, with the assistance of the Fugitive Apprehension Squad and the US Marshals, arrested Mr. Taquil Overby, 21 years of age, in Eufaula, Alabama for the murder of Ms. Tarpley. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 05/28/2020

Case Information: On April 16, 2020, at approximately 4:05 PM, District Three officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 2400 block of Westwood Northern Blvd. First responders located a shooting victim who was deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as Mr. Fred Spivey Jr., 53 years of age. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 04/16/2020

Case Information: On April 9, 2020, at approximately 1:43 AM, District Five officers responded with the Cincinnati Fire Department to a report of a vehicle crash in the 4500 block of Colerain Avenue. The driver of the vehicle was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound and was transported to University Hospital where she died from her injuries. The victim has been identified as Megan Donahue, 34 years of age. On April 16, 2020, the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit signed a warrant for Murder on Travis Bailey. Mr. Bailey is a 25 year old white male. He is 5’11, 180 lbs, with blue eyes and blond hair. Mr. Bailey’s last known address was in Commiskey, Indiana. Mr. Bailey should be considered armed and dangerous. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 04/16/2020

Case Information: On April 15, 2020, at approximately 4:25 PM, District Three officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 3800 block of Cass Avenue. First responders located a shooting victim who was deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as David Norwood, 29 years of age. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542 or Crimestoppers at 513-352-3040

Date: 04/15/2020

Case Information: On April 7, 2020, at approximately 10:15 PM, District Three officers responded to investigate the report of a shooting in the 3900 block of President Drive. Upon arrival, officers located Mr. Sanchez Lee, 20 years of age, suffering from a gunshot wound. Mr. Lee was transported to University Hospital by Cincinnati Fire Department personnel where he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. There is no suspect information to release currently. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 04/08/2020

Case Information: On April 5, 2020, at approximately 8:10 PM, District Two officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1800 block of Duck Creek Road. Additional 911 calls indicated a vehicle had crashed at the 5.3 mile marker of northbound I-71 after traveling the wrong way down the Dana Avenue exit ramp. Responding officers located two shooting victims inside the crashed vehicle. The Cincinnati Fire Department transported both victims to University Hospital. One victim died from her injuries after arrival and has been identified as Micaela Stevenson, 34 years of age. No further information will be released on the surviving victim. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 04/05/2020

Case Information: On March 29, 2020, at approximately 8:10 PM, District Three officers responded to investigate the report of a shooting in the 2400 block of Westwood Northern BLVD. Upon arrival, officers located Derrick D. Terry, 35 years of age, suffering from a multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Terry was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. There is no suspect information to release currently. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 03/30/2020

Case Information: On March 11, 2020, at approximately 9:24 PM, District One officers responded to the 500 block of Poplar Street to investigate a report of a shooting. First responders located a shooting victim who was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The victim succumbed to his injuries and has been identified as James Douthit, 49 years of age. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 03/11/2020

Case Information: On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at approximately 2240 hours, the Cincinnati Police Department’s Traffic Unit responded to 4406 Colerain Avenue to investigate a fatal injury traffic crash. Mr. Marquis Colbert, M/39, a pedestrian was crossing the street, West on Colerain Avenue. The driver of an unknown vehicle was travelling North on Colerain Avenue. Mr. Colbert crossed the street in front of the unknown vehicle and was struck. The striking vehicle fled the scene. The striking vehicle is described as a black or dark colored sedan, possibly a Ford, with tinted windows missing its driver side mirror. The vehicle may have front end damage from the collision. Mr. Colbert was struck a second time while lying in the street by a silver 2007 Nissan Altima being operated by a F/15. Mr. Colbert was transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center by Cincinnati Fire Personnel, while being treated succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Colbert was not in a marked crosswalk at the time of the crash. Excessive speed and impairment are unknown at this time. The Traffic Unit is continuing the investigation and any witnesses to this crash are asked to contact the Cincinnati Police Department’s Traffic Unit at 513.352.2514.

Date: 12/24/2019

Case Information: On November 19, 2019, at 7:29 am, Cincinnati Fire Department and District Three officers responded to the 3200 block of Gobel Avenue to investigate a working fire. First responders transported one victim who was injured during the fire to University Hospital. The victim has been identified as Tony Eason, 64 years of age. On November 25, 2019, Mr. Eason, succumbed to his injuries suffered during the fire. The death is being investigated as a homicide. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. UPDATE: On September 17, 2020, Jamal Rashid, 35 years of age, was indicted for Agg. Arson and the murder of Tony Eason.

Date: 11/19/2019

Case Information: On August 11, 2019, at approximately 11:10 AM, District Three officers responded to investigate the report of a shooting in the 2100 block of Queen City Avenue. First responders located a shooting victim who was deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as Kimberly L. Lorman, 35 years of age. The investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is ongoing. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Date: 08/11/2019