CINCINNATI, OH – Early Friday, a man was found critically injured on Gobel Avenue in Westwood. He was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Cincinnati Police are currently investigating the incident.
In a related development, a person was found with a gunshot wound in the basement of a home on Henrianne Court in East Westwood around 4:30 a.m. The individual was grazed by a bullet in his wrist and was last reported heading to Good Samaritan Hospital.
Officers had requested a K-9 unit to assist in searching for two known suspects. However, no K-9 units were available overnight. Dispatchers are attempting to find an available K-9 unit from other Hamilton County police agencies.
Earlier, there was speculation that the two shooting incidents might be related. However, Lt. Brent McCurley confirmed that the incidents are not connected.
Anyone with information about either of these incidents is asked to contact Cincinnati Police.