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Person expected to survive after being shot in the head in Winton Hills

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CINCINNATI — A person was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover after being shot in the head at an apartment complex in Winton Hills late Wednesday night.

Cincinnati District Four police responded to the scene in the 5000 block of Winneste Avenue around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday night. There, officers found one person who'd been shot in the head; medical personnel determined the wound was not life-threatening, according to Cincinnati police.

The person was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical treatment.

At the scene, investigators found shell casings in the street near the apartment complex. They also said they found bullet holes in the door of an apartment building. Police have not said what may have led up to the shooting; they also have not released any suspect information.