Case Information: On October 13, 2025, at approximately 6:21 PM, District Three officers were dispatched to the 2800 block of Westknolls Lane for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Cincinnati Fire Department personnel responded and attempted life saving measures but determined the victim was deceased. The victim has been identified as Khyreece Roberson, a male, 18 years of age. Khyreece Roberson 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. By: Sergeant Frank Beavers, Homicide Unit Supervisor Authority: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander

Date: 10/13/2025

Case Information: On October 12, 2025, at approximately 4:00 AM, District Three officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of Hawaiian Terrace for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The Cincinnati Fire Department responded and determined that the victim was deceased. UPDATE: The decedent has been identified as Jhonny Jesus Mercado-Perez, a male, 26 years of age. Jhonny Jesus Mercado-Perez 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. By: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander Authority: Captain Jay Johnstone, Criminal Investigations Section Commander

Date: 10/12/2025

Case Information: On October 6, 2025, at approximately 12:20 PM, District Four officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Ridgeway Avenue for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim nearby suffering from a gunshot wound. The Cincinnati Fire Department responded, started life-saving measures, and transported the victim to University Hospital Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The decedent has been identified as Mr. Quinton Nathanial Shouse, a male, 27 years of age. Quinton Nathanial Shouse 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. By: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander Authority: Captain Jay Johnstone, Criminal Investigations Section Commander

Date: 10/06/2025

Case Information: On October 4, 2025, at approximately 12:30 PM, District Four officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Summit Road for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The Cincinnati Fire Department responded, started life-saving measures and determined the victim was deceased. The decedent has been identified as Mr. Kenny Townshend, a male, 35 years of age. Kenny Townshend 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. By: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander Authority: Captain Jay Johnstone, Criminal Investigations Section Commander

Date: 10/04/2025

Case Information: On October 2, 2025, at approximately 11:00 PM, District Three officers were dispatched to the 3900 block of West Eighth Street for a report of a person suffering a head injury after a physical altercation. Upon arrival, officers located the individual, identified as Mr. Spencer Morris, a male, 54 years of age, and the Cincinnati Fire Department transported him to University Hospital Medical Center for treatment. On October 3, 2025, Mr. Morris succumbed to his injuries. Spencer Morris 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. By: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander Authority: Captain Jay Johnstone, Criminal Investigations Section Commander

Date: 10/03/2025

Case Information: On September 26, 2025, at approximately 7:20 PM, District Two officers were dispatched to the area of Montgomery Rd. and Brewster Ave for a report of a shots fired. Shortly thereafter, a gunshot victim arrived at the University Hospital Medical Center by private conveyance where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim is identified as Jawan Tyree Bates, a male, 25 years of age. Jawan Tyree Bates 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. By: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander Authority: Captain Jay Johnstone, Criminal Investigations Section Commander

Date: 09/26/2025

Case Information: On September 16, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM, District One officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Walnut Street for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The Cincinnati Fire Department transported the victim to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The decedent has been identified as Thomas Bell, male, 16 years of age. A photo of the victim is not available. 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. By: Sergeant Andria Smith, Homicide Unit Supervisor Authority: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander

Date: 09/17/2025

Case Information: On September 3, 2025, at approximately 9: 25 PM, District Four officers were dispatched to the 60 block of Craft Street for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a gunshot victim who was transported by the Cincinnati Fire Department to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he has since succumbed to his injuries. The victim is identified as Sherron Peoples, Male, 31 years of age. Sherron Peoples 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. By: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander Authority: Captain Jay Johnstone, Criminal Investigations Section Commander

Date: 09/04/2025

Case Information: On August 29, 2025, at approximately 12:10 AM, District One officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Gest Street for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The Cincinnati Fire Department arrived and attempted life-saving measures. The victim succumbed to his injuries at the location. The decedent has been identified as Ryan Johnson, male, 32 years of age. Ryan Johnson 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. By: Sergeant Andrew Fusselman, Homicide Unit Supervisor Authority: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander

Date: 08/29/2025

Case Information: On August 6, 2025, at approximately 9:10 PM, District One officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Republic St. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a victim, and the Cincinnati Fire Department transported her to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries. The victim is identified as Chrishonda Ciera Wynn, female 34 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. By: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander Authority: Captain Jay Johnstone, Criminal Investigations Section Commander

Date: 08/07/2025

Case Information: On August 5, 2025, at approximately 10:45 PM, District One officers were dispatched to the corner of Mohawk Place and McMicken Avenue for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a victim, and the Cincinnati Fire Department transported him to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim is identified as John Joshua Isome, male 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. By: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander Authority: Captain Jay Johnstone, Criminal Investigations Section Commander

Date: 08/05/2025

Case Information: On July 21, 2025, at approximately 1:15 AM, District Three officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of Rapid Run Road for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The Cincinnati Fire Department arrived and transported the victim to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where the victim succumbed to his injuries. The victim is identified as Roberto Car Marroquin-Castro, a male, 46 years of age. No photo of Mr. Marroquin-Castro is available at this time. 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. By: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander Authority: Captain Jay Johnstone, Criminal Investigations Section Commander

Date: 07/21/2025

Case Information: On July 13, 2025, at approximately 11:00 PM, District Four officers responded to the 4800 block of Este Avenue for a report of a stolen vehicle that had crashed. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The Cincinnati Fire Department transported the victim to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The decedent has been identified as Nehemiah McMillon, male, 12 years of age. A photo of the victim is not available. Mr. Darius McGrew, male, 31 years of age, has been charged with Murder for the death of Nehemiah McMillion. 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. By: Sergeant Dwayne Wilson, Homicide Unit Supervisor Authority: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander

Date: 07/13/2025

Case Information: On July 7, 2025, at approximately 1:00 AM, District Four officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Hutchins Avenue for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The Cincinnati Fire Department transported the victim to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The decedent has been identified as Tyquan Jones-Alexander, male, 14 years of age. A photo of the victim is not available. 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. By: Sergeant Andria Smith, Homicide Unit Supervisor Authority: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander

Date: 07/07/2025

Case Information: On May 4, 2025, at approximately 1130 AM, District Four officers responded to the 8400 block of Woodbine Avenue for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Cincinnati Fire Department personnel responded and performed life saving measures. The victim was determined to be deceased at the location. The victim is identified as Jorrie Hope, a male, 40 years of age. On July 5, 2025, The Cincinnati Homicide Unit with assistance from the Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested Mr. Charles Johnson, a male, 36 years of age, for the death of Mr. Hope. Jorrie Hope Charles Johnson 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. By: Sergeant Dwayne Wilson, Homicide Unit Supervisor Authority: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander

Date: 07/07/2025

Case Information: On May 16, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM, District Three officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Dewey Avenue for a report of an unresponsive child. When officers arrived, they located the victim suffering from drowning. The Cincinnati Fire Department responded, started life-saving measures and determined the victim was deceased. The decedent has been identified as Jalen Burbridge, male, 5 months of age. On July 5, 2025, the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit, with the assistance of the Fugitive Apprehension Squad, arrested Degary Burbridge, male, 19 years of age, and Kiara Nettles, female, 19 years of age, for Reckless Homicide, Involuntary Manslaughter and Child Endangerment. Degary Burbridge Kiara Nettles 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. By: Sergeant Andria Smith, Homicide Unit Supervisor Authority: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander

Date: 07/05/2025

Case Information: On July 1, 2025, at approximately 12:15 AM, District Two officers were dispatched to the 400 block of McGregor Avenue for a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The Cincinnati Fire Department responded, started life-saving measures and determined the victim was deceased. The decedent has been identified as Roberto Pittman, male, 34 years of age. Roberto Pittmann 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. By: Sergeant Dwayne Wilson, Homicide Unit Authority: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander

Date: 07/01/2025

Case Information: On March 28, 2025, at approximately 2130 hours, District Four officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Kings Run Drive for a report of assault. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering serious physical harm. The Cincinnati Fire Department personnel responded and transported the victim to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The victim has been identified as Dion Briggs, male, 55 years of age. On June 30, 2025, Mr. Briggs succumbed to his injuries sustained on March 28, 2025. Dion Briggs 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. By: Sergeant Dwayne Wilson, Homicide Unit Supervisor Authority: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander

Date: 06/30/2025

Case Information: On June 28, 2025, at approximately 1030 PM, District Two officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Gilbert Avenue for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The Cincinnati Fire Department arrived and transported the victim to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where the victim succumbed to his injuries. The victim is identified as Jason Lamar Bennett, a male, 40 years of age. The Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit has charged John Smith, a male, 58 years of age, with Reckless Homicide related to the death of Mr. Bennett. Jason Lamar Bennett John Smith 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. By: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander Authority: Captain Jay Johnstone, Criminal Investigations Section Commander

Date: 06/28/2025

Case Information: On June 19, 2025, at approximately 9:33 PM, District One officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Vine Street for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The Cincinnati Fire Department arrived and transported the victim to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where the victim succumbed to his injuries. The decedent has been identified as Rasheed Mills, male, sixteen years of age. UPDATE On June 24, 2025, the Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit, with the assistance of the Youth Services Unit and the Fugitive Apprehension Squad, arrested De’mareion Holmes, male, fourteen 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. By: Lieutenant Jennifer Mitsch, Homicide Unit Commander Authority: Captain Jay Johnstone, Criminal Investigations Section Commander

Date: 06/24/2025