Man Hospitalized Following Early Morning Drive-By Shooting in Westwood
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A man in his 20s was injured during an early morning drive-by shooting in Cincinnati's Westwood neighborhood on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Published by Global Report Center
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A man in his 20s was injured during an early morning drive-by shooting in Cincinnati's Westwood neighborhood on Friday, September 25, 2026.
At approximately 1:45 a.m., Cincinnati Police Department officers and Cincinnati Fire Department emergency medical technicians were dispatched to the 2700 block of Orland Avenue near Harrison Avenue following reports of gunfire and a ShotSpotter activation. Responding officers located an adult male victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to his foot. Paramedics evaluated the victim at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Official Status and Police Investigation
Detectives with the Cincinnati Police Department are conducting an active investigation into the drive-by shooting.
Crime scene processing officers recovered ballistics evidence at the scene, including a bullet hole in a parked vehicle, supporting initial reports that shots were fired from a passing vehicle. As of Monday, September 28, 2026, police have not publicly released a suspect description, identified a vehicle make, or announced any arrests connected to the incident. Investigators request anyone with information or local surveillance footage to contact the Cincinnati Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
Community Tributes and Family Support
News of the incident has raised heightened safety concerns among residents in the Westwood community following recent regional gun violence.
Community leaders and local officers encourage residents to report suspicious activity to law enforcement as detectives work to establish a motive. The victim's identity has been withheld in accordance with department privacy guidelines, and family members request privacy while he recovers from his injuries.
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