2 Men Arrested in Cincinnati Nightclub Shooting That Wounded 9

Franeek Cobb and Derrick Long charged with felonious assault in the incident at Riverfront Live.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 8:09pm

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Two men, Franeek Cobb and Derrick Long, have been arrested and charged with felonious assault in connection with a weekend shooting inside a Cincinnati nightclub that wounded nine people. The shooting happened around 1 a.m. Sunday at Riverfront Live along the Ohio River. All nine victims were taken to hospitals and are in stable condition.

Why it matters

Nightclub shootings are a concerning trend in many cities, raising public safety concerns and prompting increased security measures. This incident occurred in Cincinnati's east end, an area that has seen its share of criminal activity in recent years.

The details

Police have not released details on the motive or what led to the shooting. The FBI is assisting with the investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives previously offered a $5,000 reward for information identifying a suspect. The gunfire erupted during a birthday celebration hosted by local DJ Jermaine Tandy.

  • The shooting happened around 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2026.
  • Cobb and Long were arrested on Monday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Franeek Cobb

A 24-year-old man arrested and charged with felonious assault in connection with the nightclub shooting.

Derrick Long

A 29-year-old man arrested and charged with felonious assault in connection with the nightclub shooting.

Jermaine Tandy

Also known as DJ Fresh, he hosted the birthday celebration at Riverfront Live where the shooting occurred.

Anton Canady

A witness who heard what sounded like a fight before the shots rang out, and then laid on top of his girlfriend to protect her from being trampled as people rushed toward the exits.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on bail for Cobb and Long at a hearing later this week.

The takeaway

This shooting highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence and public safety concerns at nightlife venues, even in cities like Cincinnati that have worked to revitalize their downtown areas. Improved security measures and community-based solutions will likely be needed to address these issues.