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CPD: Teen shot in Avondale near elementary school

CPD: Teen shot in Avondale near elementary school
CPD: Teen shot in Avondale near elementary school
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CINCINNATI — A juvenile was taken to the hospital after an early morning shooting in Avondale Friday, the Cincinnati Police Department said.

The shooting happened at approximately 3:45 a.m. in the 3400 block of Reading Road near South Avondale Elementary School.

CPD said the victim was transported to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

The victim's condition has not been released at this time.

According to CPD, there were around 30 shots fired.

Our crew on the scene said police have cleared out of the area.

Police briefly closed Reading Road between Rockdale Avenue/Forest Avenue and Blair Avenue but it has reopened.

Juvenile injured in early morning shooting in Avondale
Our crew on the scene said police have closed Reading Road.

It is unclear what led up to the shooting.

No other injuries have been reported at this time.

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