Police Seek Public Help After Bramble Park Shooting at Madisonville Day
Investigators Probe Personal Dispute as Motive; Second Shooting Raises Community Concerns
According to FOX9, Cincinnati police are urgently asking Madisonville residents to help identify suspects in a recent shooting at Bramble Park. The shooting happened on Saturday during the first Madisonville Day celebration injuring five people with one in critical condition. Over 300 people were at the park when the gunfire broke out causing panic and chaos. At a community council meeting on Thursday officers shared their frustration about the lack of progress because no tips have come in from the public. Detective Charles Zopfi emphasized the need for community help saying Unfortunately I have received zero tips through CrimeStoppers.
The investigation was spearheaded by Sgt. Will Kinney points to the shooting being a result of a personal dispute between two individuals though multiple people are believed to have fired shots. Sgt. Kinney explained that while the exact number of shooters is still unknown the evidence suggests that the incident was targeted with the involved parties likely being familiar with each other. Detectives are currently analyzing shell casings and other forensic evidence to piece together the events and determine each person’s role in the altercation. Adding to the community’s concern another round of gunfire occurred hours later at the Madisonville Recreation Center. However, police have not yet established a connection between the two incidents, leaving residents anxious and on edge as they await further developments in the case.
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Grief Counselors Available to Support Madisonville Community After Shooting
In response to the traumatic events grief counselors will be available at the Madisonville Library on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to offer free support to those affected by the violence. This initiative aims to help the community cope with the emotional aftermath and foster a sense of solidarity during this troubling time. Meanwhile, the police are continuing their plea for information urging anyone who might have details about the shooting or the suspects to contact CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040. The authorities hope that with the community’s help they can make significant strides in the investigation identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice thereby restoring a sense of safety and peace to Madisonville.