4 Injured in Northside Shooting on Hamilton Avenue

Cincinnati police say four people were seriously wounded in early morning incident.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Four people were shot early Sunday morning on Hamilton Avenue in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati, according to police. Officers responded to the 4000 block of Hamilton Avenue around 1:40 a.m. on February 15 and found four people with gunshot wounds. All four victims were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, though their current conditions are unknown. Police do not have a description of a suspect and the investigation is ongoing.

Why it matters

Gun violence continues to be a major public safety concern in Cincinnati, with the city experiencing a rise in shootings and homicides in recent years. This latest incident in the Northside neighborhood highlights the need for improved community-police relations, crime prevention strategies, and support services for victims of gun violence.

The details

According to Cincinnati police spokesman Sgt. Anthony Mitchell, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 4000 block of Hamilton Avenue around 1:40 a.m. on February 15. When they arrived, they found four people who had sustained gunshot wounds. All four victims were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, though their current conditions are unknown.

  • The shooting occurred around 1:40 a.m. on February 15, 2026.

The players

Sgt. Anthony Mitchell

A spokesman for the Cincinnati Police Department.

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What’s next

The Cincinnati Police Department is continuing its investigation into the shooting and is asking anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

This latest incident of gun violence in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood underscores the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing public safety concerns and supporting victims of crime.