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18-year-old Lamon Wiggins killed after shooting near Cincinnati Withrow High School
If you have any information that might be helpful, call the Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542.
Tragedy struck near Withrow High School in Cincinnati. Police identified the 18-year-old victim of an early morning shooting as Lamon Wiggins, a recent graduate of Withrow High School (having graduated just the day before on Friday).
Responding to reports of gunfire on Dana Avenue and Madison Road at 3:45 am, officers found Wiggins suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was transported to UC Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries.
According to police, there may have been a large gathering involving around 50 youths in the Withrow High School parking lot at the time of the shooting.
Officers were seen marking evidence at various locations around the school grounds.
The gunfire shattered the peace for residents in the area. One resident awoke to the sound of the shooting and discovered a bullet hole through their front door, with the bullet itself embedded in the back wall.
Security footage from a nearby Ring camera on Larkspur Avenue captured the audio of the incident. The chilling recording reveals over 25 gunshots in a span of less than 30 seconds.
18-year-old Lamon Wiggins killed after shooting near Cincinnati Withrow High School. Security footage from a nearby Ring camera on Larkspur Avenue captured the audio of the incident. Reveals over 25 gunshots in a span of less than 30 seconds.https://t.co/R8MHs6slVv pic.twitter.com/34Yn5yRM34
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The Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) is still investigating the deadly shooting near Withrow High School. They haven’t released any details about a suspect yet.
If you have any information that might be helpful, call the Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542.
