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Police identify Colerain Avenue shooting victim as Brandon Phoenix, 19

Man killed at bus stop
Mt Airy Shooting Scene
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CINCINNATI — A 19-year-old man was shot and killed at a bus stop on Colerain Avenue near North Bend Road in Mount Airy Wednesday afternoon, according to Cincinnati police.

The victim was Brandon Phoenix, police said. They believe the shooter drove by in a black, four-door, late-model Chevy. They are looking for the car and suspects.

Police said a witness was being interviewed and they hope to get video from the nearby Taco Bell and traffic cameras.

First responders arrived at the scene about 1:30 p.m.

Taco Bell employees called 911 and tried to help the man, police said.

Police ask anyone with information about the shooting to call the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.