15-year-old killed in North Avondale shooting

Authorities respond to incident in Cincinnati neighborhood early Sunday morning

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:19pm

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A 15-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Cincinnati's North Avondale neighborhood early Sunday morning. Police responded to the 800 block of Glenwood Avenue around midnight and found Nazir Owens with a gunshot wound, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Why it matters

Gun violence involving minors is an ongoing concern in many urban areas, with Cincinnati seeing a rise in youth-related shootings in recent years. This incident highlights the need for continued community efforts to address the root causes of youth crime and improve public safety.

The details

According to the police report, officers responded to the 800 block of Glenwood Avenue around midnight on March 22 and found Nazir Owens, 15, with a gunshot wound. Cincinnati firefighters determined Owens was dead on the scene, but no other details about the shooting were immediately available.

  • The incident occurred around midnight on March 22, 2026.

The players

Nazir Owens

A 15-year-old boy who was killed in the shooting.

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The takeaway

This tragic loss of a young life underscores the urgent need for community-based solutions to address gun violence and provide more support and opportunities for at-risk youth in Cincinnati neighborhoods.