CINCINNATI — UPDATE:
Five people have been charged after what local officials called a “violent fight” in downtown Cincinnati early Saturday.
While investigating witness accounts and videos posted online, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge said police were able to identify all victims and suspects involved in the fight, our news partners at WCPO reported.
Five people were charged, and Theetge said police “anticipate more” charges, calling for people involved to turn themselves in to police.
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INITIAL REPORT:
A violent fight erupted in downtown Cincinnati over the weekend, prompting Mayor Aftab Pureval to express outrage over the incident.
Videos of the fight, which went viral on social media, show dozens of people involved in the altercation, with some sustaining visible injuries, our news partners at WCPO reported.
“I am outraged by the vicious fight that occurred downtown,” Pureval said in a statement. “It is horrifying to watch, and this unacceptable and disgusting behavior is intolerable in any part of our community.”
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The videos depict a chaotic scene where a man is chased into the road and attacked by several people, resulting in scrapes on his face and a bloody nose.
Another clip shows a woman being punched in the head, followed by a man striking her in the face, causing her to fall unconscious with blood coming from her mouth.
Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge stated that the police are diligently working to identify those involved in the violence.
Mayor Pureval mentioned that arrests are expected as a result of the ongoing investigation.
He also clarified that the incident is not believed to be connected to major events held downtown, such as the Cincinnati Music Festival or the Reds game.
We will continue to follow this story.
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