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Police: 16-year-old shot overnight in Cincinnati

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Posted at 4:42 AM, Jul 20, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-20 16:12:37-04

CINCINNATI — A 16-year-old was shot Monday night in Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Police Department.

Police said around 11:45 p.m. Monday, the male victim was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital by a private vehicle. The child was being treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said they were not sure where the shooting happened, and there was no suspect information available early Tuesday morning.

Officers initially reported the victim's age as 13, but a Tuesday statement corrected it to 16.