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Cincinnati Police investigating after 50-year-old found dead in Walnut Hills

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Posted at 12:09 AM, Dec 10, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-10 09:29:52-05

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Police Department is investigating a 50-year-old's death in Walnut Hills as an apparent homicide.

Police said officers responded to the 3000 block of Mentor Ave. around 5:15 p.m. for a report of a dead person. Officers found 50-year-old Lamond Ellis suffering from a gunshot wound. Cincinnati Fire pronounced Ellis dead at the scene.

The Hamilton County Crime Lab listed Ellis' death as an apparent homicide on Friday morning.

The Homicide Unit is investigating Ellis' death. Anyone with information is asked to call 513-352-3542.

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