Police: 42-year-old found dead inside car after shooting in Avondale

CINCINNATI — Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 42-year-old Jerry Spencer after he was found dead inside a car in Avondale.

Capt. Joe Richardson said officers were dispatched to Carplin Place near Reading Road just after 5 p.m. Monday after receiving a report of a man shot in his car. When they arrived, Cincinnati Fire officials pronounced Spencer dead at the scene.

Police shut down Carplin Place to investigate the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call CPD's Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542.