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Cincinnati officials discuss city crime and widespread response to video of violent fight

DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, OHIO, AUG 4 – Six suspects face felonious assault and aggravated riot charges after a coordinated ambush targeting two white victims sparked national outrage and a $185,000 fundraiser for the injured woman.

  • Early Saturday morning in downtown Cincinnati, a violent fight broke out near the intersection of Fourth and Elm streets, resulting in six injuries and several arrests.
  • The fight began as a verbal altercation involving racial slurs that escalated into a coordinated physical attack by several suspects.
  • Six people, including Jermaine Matthews, Montanez Merriweather, and DeKyra Vernon, face charges of felonious assault and aggravated riot connected to the incident.
  • Police Chief Teresa Theetge stated that anyone who physically assaulted someone during the event with the intent to inflict harm will be held accountable, and she announced that body camera videos from the incident will be made public.
  • The FBI is working alongside local law enforcement as the investigation continues, while plans are underway to deploy the state highway patrol to support policing efforts in the area.
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WLWT broke the news in Cincinnati, United States on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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