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Third suspect charged with murder in fatal West End shooting

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Posted at 11:59 PM, Aug 24, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-26 07:52:00-04

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati police arrested a third suspect in the death of Aaron Zander, a 44-year-old shot and killed in the West End.

Officers responding to the 1600 block of Lockhurst Lane on July 31 found Zander suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to UC Medical Center where he later died.

The Homicide Unit charged 35-year-old Cordell Thompson with murder Thursday in connection to the shooting.

38-year-old Frank Bracey-Turner and 36-year-old Ronnicea McCary were also charged with murder.

According to court documents, law enforcement has video evidence of what unfolded. McCary's family has insisted McCary shot him in self-dense.

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