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18-Year-Old Arrested in East Price Hill Teen Shooting

Police say the arrest ends an active manhunt and leaves prosecutors preparing felony charges as the injured teen remains hospitalized.

Overview

  • Cincinnati police arrested 18-year-old Adrian Washington and booked him at the Hamilton County Justice Center on multiple felony counts for the Ring Place shooting.
  • A 16-year-old was shot multiple times in the back and taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to police reports.
  • Police say they have identified no additional suspects in the case and are continuing to collect evidence and witness accounts.
  • Neighbors reported hearing a collision, arguing, gunfire and threats at the scene, and residents expressed alarm about how teens in the neighborhood obtain firearms.
  • The Ring Place arrest follows a recent fatal shooting of a 14-year-old in nearby East Price Hill and will lead to a court appearance for Washington as investigators and community leaders press for answers and youth safety measures.