Cincinnati police have identified four suspects in a brutal brawl that took place on Friday night in downtown Cincinnati. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral on social media, involved a man wearing a white t-shirt who was attacked and eventually shoved to the ground. He was kicked several times while on the ground but managed to get up. A woman was also seen laying unconscious in the street after being punched, with several people helping her regain consciousness.
Authorities have confirmed that at least four suspects have been identified, but are still working to identify eight more individuals. The police have described the incident as ‘cruel and absolutely unacceptable’ and are investigating the circumstances that led to the fight. Cincinnati Chief of Police Teresa Theetge condemned the behavior, stating that it was a sudden dispute between individuals following a verbal altercation.
Mayor Aftab Pureval, a prominent Democrat, expressed outrage over the ‘vicious’ fight, calling it ‘horrifying’ and ‘disgusting.’ He emphasized that Cincinnati is an inclusive city where such behavior is intolerable. The U.S. Department of Justice is also monitoring how local authorities handle the attack, with DOJ Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon stating that no one in the nation should be the victim of such a crime, and where race is a motivation, federal law may apply.
People with information are encouraged to report to the Cincinnati Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 513-3040. The incident has sparked public outrage, with many calling for stricter law enforcement measures to prevent such violent confrontations in the city’s urban core.