According to police, four people were killed in several shootings in the US city of Cincinnati. It was an "extremely violent night".
- Shots rang out at various locations in the US city of Cincinnati on Sunday morning.
- More than a dozen people were hit.
- According to police, there were four fatalities.
Update from August 16, 8:23 p.m.: In a message, the police speak of "several victims" of the shootings. The exact number remains open for the time being. The first shots could already be heard that night. But four dead have been confirmed .
Media Statement - Multiple Shooting Investigations - Last night and into the early morning hours of Sunday, the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) responded to several shootings with multiple victims, resulting in t ... More info: https://t.co/2zAMsRzdJU
- Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) August 16, 2020Shots in the USA: "Extremely violent night" in Cincinnati
First report from August 16:
Cincinnati - In the city of Cincinnati , Ohio, 17 people were shot early on Sunday morning (local time)
. There could have been up to four deaths , reported the local broadcasters "Fox19" and "WLWT5", citing the police.
The shots were fired at three different locations in the city. The background is still unclear, said police officer Paul Neudigate according to "WLWT5". The city experienced an "extremely violent night" .
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