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PD: Westwood resident shoots knife-wielding intruder

The suspect is in the hospital
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Posted at 6:47 AM, Oct 11, 2023
and last updated 2023-10-11 09:48:23-04

CINCINNATI — One person is in the hospital after a Westwood resident shot a knife-wielding home intruder late Tuesday night, according to Cincinnati police.

It happened around 11 p.m. at an apartment complex on Harrison Avenue.

Police said the a person charged at a resident with a knife, but the resident pulled out a gun and shot that person.

When officers arrived at the scene, CPD said they found a 42-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

"Both victim and shooter have been identified and were interviewed as to what took place during the shooting incident," reads a statement issued by Lt. Jonathan Cunningham, spokesperson for CPD.

Police have not said whether the intrusion was targeted.

At this time, no arrests have been made.

Police said the incident is still under investigation.

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