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Coroner identifies man shot, killed in Westwood Thursday

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Posted at 10:45 PM, Jul 27, 2023
and last updated 2023-07-28 08:48:54-04

CINCINNATI — The Hamilton County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was shot and killed Thursday night in Westwood.

CPD Cpt. Joe Richardson said officers responded to the 3100 block of McHenry Avenue just before 10 p.m. after receiving a ShotSpotter alert. When they arrived, officers found a man shot multiple times.

Richardson said the man died in the ambulance. He said witnesses told officers that several men were walking down McHenry following the shooting, but police could not provide any additional suspect descriptions.

On Friday morning, the Hamilton County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 30-year-old Lewis Sadoka.

The Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting, Richardson said.

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