CINCINNATI — A person was shot Friday afternoon near North College Hill High School's football field, North College Hill police said. Superintendent Eugene Blalock Jr. echoed the information in a phone call to parents.
The shooting took place around 2:10 p.m. as a group of adults were walking near the dead end of Mearl Avenue. Police said a fight broke out between two men in the group and one was shot.
#BREAKING: Shooting at North College Hill High School.
— Sean DeLancey (@SeanDeLanceyTV) December 1, 2023
We’re working to get details.
A message from the school says the shooter ran through campus and is on the loose so schools are on lockdown.@WCPO pic.twitter.com/5dLLxBTZRQ
That man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was found by police near the roadway, which is behind the football stadium just north of Mearl Avenue.
Police said said the suspect fled on foot northeast toward Bising Avenue. WCPO 9 crews saw police cordon off multiple blocks and use drones to search for the suspect.
Police have not identified the victim or any possible suspect.
Officers with guns drawn still appear to be clearing the bleachers around the football field.
— Sean DeLancey (@SeanDeLanceyTV) December 1, 2023
Parents are standing here with me as I record this from about 40/50 yards away.@WCPO pic.twitter.com/hG5Dx0BAbW
Eugene Blalock Jr., superintendent of North College Hill Local School District, said all of the school, which houses both the middle school and high school, was placed on lockdown during the police search.
"This incident did not involve students or staff and everyone is safe," Blalock said.
Police believe this was an isolated incident and had zero affiliation with anyone at the school.
If anyone has any information regarding the shooting, they're asked to contact the North College Hill Police Department at 513-521-7171.
