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CPD: Man shot to death in South Fairmount, suspect arrested

South Fairmount fatal shooting
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CINCINNATI — A man was shot and killed in South Fairmount Monday.

Cincinnati police were called to the 1700 block of Queen City Avenue for a welfare check around 12 p.m. Monday, investigators said.

When officers arrived, Assistant Police Chief Lisa Davis said they found a 43-year-old man in a home, dead from a gunshot wound.

According to court documents, the victim's name is James Hicks.

Cincinnati police said they arrested 27-year-old Johntyn Kirkland for murder in the shooting.

Officials have not said whether Kirkland had any relationship with Hicks.

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