CINCINNATI — One man is dead after a shooting at Fountain Square Friday night, Cincinnati police said.
In a press release, CPD said officers were dispatched to 5 Fountain Square Plaza for reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim with gunshot wounds. The Cincinnati Fire Department responded to the scene, began life-saving measures and transported the victim to UC Medical Center, where he was declared dead.
The victim was later identified as 25-year-old Darius Wheeler. Christopher Shipman, 36, was arrested for the murder.
Shipman appeared in court Saturday morning, where he claimed self-defense and that Wheeler initiated the altercation. His attorney said Shipman and Wheeler wrestled over a gun that Shipman legally possesses and pulled out during the altercation.
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Tuesday, Shipman was indicted on multiple charges related to the shooting.
According to Hamilton County court documents, Shipman faces one count of aggravated murder, two counts of murder and two counts of felonious assault.
Shipman is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.
