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Police: 15-year-old killed in Over-the-Rhine shooting

Police were called to a shooting in OTR were they found a gunshot victim. After being transported to the hospital, he was pronounced dead.

By: Taylor Weiter

Posted at 10:52 PM, Sep 16, 2022

and last updated 2022-09-17 10:54:52-04

CINCINNATI — A teenager was killed in a late night shooting in Over-the-Rhine Friday, Cincinnati police said.

CPD responded to the intersection of Main and Orchard streets before 10 p.m. Friday for the report of a shooting.

When they arrived, officers located Shawn Lewis, 15, who was suffering from a gunshot wound.

Lewis was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.

Police have not identified any suspects or have anyone in custody as of this time.

Anyone with information about the shooting should call CPD's Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

WCPO will update this story with more information when it is available.