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CPD: 16-year-old killed in Northside shooting

Two others were injured; their condition is unknown
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Posted at 12:34 PM, Sep 05, 2021
and last updated 2021-09-05 22:51:36-04

CINCINNATI — A 16-year-old boy is dead after a Friday night shooting in Northside, Cincinnati Police announced Sunday.

District Five officers said they responded to reports of shots fired in the 4400 block of Ammon Avenue around 11:00 p.m. Friday. Shortly later, three shooting victims arrived at Good Samaritan Hospital and UC Medical Center by private vehicles.

Police said Cornelius Foster Jr., 16, died from his injuries. The condition of the other shooting victims is unknown at this time, but CPD initially said one had sustained life-threatening injuries.

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call (513) 352-3542.