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Brutal downtown brawl leaves victims bloodied as Cincinnati police launch investigation

DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, OHIO, JUL 30 – Five suspects face charges after a large fight at a Cincinnati music festival involving about 100 people with two seriously injured, police said. Investigation continues.

  • Video footage captures a street mob attacking two people in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, with a woman left unconscious after trying to intervene on Friday evening near Elm and Fourth Streets.
  • Cincinnati Police Department officials said a fight followed a verbal altercation, but the exact trigger remains unknown, and only one person called 911 despite about 100 witnesses.
  • Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge announced authorities have identified at least four suspects and five charged individuals, with suspects' race not specified in source statements.
  • In response, Harmeet Dhillon stated federal hate-crime laws apply and the DOJ will monitor the local response, with investigations ongoing.
  • Amid calls for transparency, State Rep. Cecil Thomas urged prosecution of all involved and asked witnesses to share footage, criticizing Mayor Aftab Pureval for failing to condemn the attack.
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The Cincinnati Police arrested two people for the viral group attack on the streets of the city. This was announced by Teresa Theetge, chief of police, during a public security meeting that took place on Tuesday afternoon. It is Montianez Merriweather (34) and Dekyra Vernon (24). Both face charges of criminal assault and aggravated riots.Read more]]>

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