A reward is being offered for anyone with information that could lead to the identification and arrest of suspects involved in Sunday night’s shooting at Riverfront Live, where nine people were injured.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced Monday on Facebook that a $5,000 reward is being offered; anyone with information can call 1.888.283.8477 or email ATFTips@atf.gov.
“We are devastated by the violence that occurred in the early hours of March 1st at Riverfront Live,” read a Facebook post the venue, located at 4343 Kellogg Ave. in Cincinnati, posted Sunday. “Our hearts are with the victims and their families. We are profoundly grateful that, at this time, all of the victims are reportedly in a safe and stable condition.”
The post went on to thank staff, first responders and the community.
“The immediate reaction from CPD helped to prevent further casualties,” the post said. “To those brave men and women- THANK YOU. To the community that we are proud to be a part of, Thank You.”
UC Medical Center Director of Media Relations Heather Chura Smith said the hospital had received eight patients from the incident.
“As of this morning, six have been treated and released, and two remain in stable condition,” Chura Smith said in a statement to CityBeat. The other injured person was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital.
The incident occurred at a party featuring several DJs that started around 10 p.m., police said.
Cincinnati Police and local leaders held a press conference Sunday morning to give the community an update.
“This is a challenging day for our community, a challenging day for the region,” Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said at the press conference, “but we will fight together for public safety and continue to hold these violent aggressors accountable.”
Purveal was one of several people to express how grateful they were no one lost their lives.
“I can only thank God that no one was killed,” said Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long. “Our Cincinnati police, firefighters, and EMS, along with other first responders, are heroes of the highest order. Time and time again, they run towards chaotic and dangerous situations like this. Their work saves lives last night in an ultimate act of public service.”
Interim Police Chief Adam Henie assured the public that those responsible will be held accountable.
“This is a tragedy that is going to be investigated to our fullest abilities and I’m very confident we will find those responsible and bring them to justice,” Henie said.