2 Arrests Made After 9 Injured in Cincinnati Music Venue Shooting

Federal investigators offer $5,000 reward for information leading to arrests in the incident.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Two people have been arrested after a mass shooting at a music venue in Cincinnati left nine people injured early Sunday morning. The shooting occurred at Riverfront Live, where security footage shows a fight breaking out inside the venue just before the gunfire erupted. Federal and local authorities are still investigating the incident and have offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrests.

Why it matters

Mass shootings at entertainment venues raise concerns about public safety and security measures at these types of events. This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing and responding to gun violence in crowded settings, as well as the importance of effective cooperation between private venue operators and law enforcement.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. on Sunday at Riverfront Live, a music venue in Cincinnati's East End neighborhood. Security footage shows a fight breaking out inside the venue prior to the gunfire. In total, nine people were shot, though their injuries were not life-threatening. Two suspects have since been arrested, but the investigation is still ongoing. Federal authorities, including the ATF, have offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of anyone involved in the shooting.

  • The fight inside Riverfront Live occurred just before 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2026.
  • The shooting took place immediately after the fight, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The players

Riverfront Live

A music venue in Cincinnati's East End neighborhood where the shooting took place.

ATF

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a federal law enforcement agency that is assisting with the investigation and offering a reward.

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What they’re saying

“How do things like this continue to happen?”

— Fraternal Order of Police President (wlwt.com)

“You got people running at you. It's dark as can be. It's smoke everywhere. People running at you. People trampling over people. People screaming for their lives. It was terrible.”

— Witness (wlwt.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow the two arrested suspects to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This mass shooting at a Cincinnati music venue underscores the ongoing challenges of ensuring public safety at crowded entertainment events, and the need for effective collaboration between venue operators and law enforcement to prevent and respond to gun violence.