Cincinnati Nightclub Shooting Suspects Arrested After 9 Injured

Police in Cincinnati have arrested two men in connection with a weekend nightclub shooting that left nine people wounded. The violence erupted during a birthday party at Riverfront Live, with all victims now reported in stable condition.

Cincinnati police have taken two suspects into custody following a weekend nightclub shooting that left nine people injured, authorities announced Tuesday.

Police arrested Franeek Cobb, 24, and Derrick Long, 29, on Monday, charging both with felonious assault in connection with the incident, according to the Cincinnati Police Department. Court records did not yet show legal representation for either suspect as of Tuesday morning.

The violence unfolded around 1 a.m. Sunday at Riverfront Live, a venue located along the Ohio River in Cincinnati’s eastern district. When officers arrived after receiving reports of gunshots, they discovered nine individuals suffering from bullet wounds.

Medical personnel transported all victims to area hospitals, where officials report they remain in stable condition.

Authorities have not revealed what sparked the shooting or provided details about the circumstances leading up to the incident. The police department’s homicide division is handling the investigation.

Federal assistance is being provided by the FBI, while the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives had previously put up a $5,000 reward for information leading to suspect identification.

The shooting occurred during a birthday party organized by Jermaine Tandy, who goes by DJ Fresh, based on information from his Facebook account. Representatives for Tandy released a statement expressing they were “devastated” by the violence and described it as a “senseless act.”

Eyewitness Anton Canady spoke with The Associated Press about hearing sounds of an altercation before gunfire began. When panicked patrons rushed for the doors, Canady’s girlfriend fell down, prompting him to shield her from being trampled.

“I don’t think it was like they was doing it purposely or intentionally, I just think nobody wanted to die in there,” Canady explained.

Once outside, Canady discovered his cousin had been shot. He used fabric from a nearby vehicle to apply pressure to her injuries until emergency responders took over. He later confirmed she was “doing good” though experiencing shock from the trauma.

While this incident occurred around the same time as a fatal bar shooting in Austin, Texas, an ATF representative stated earlier this week that the Cincinnati shooting does not appear to be terrorism-related.

The venue sits beside the Ohio River near the well-known Riverbend Music Center, which remains closed during winter months. The property has operated under various names including Stage Forty-Three and Inner Circle, but gained recognition as the former location of Annie’s, a legendary rock venue that featured prominent rock and metal acts during the 1990s and early 2000s. Management rebranded the location as Riverfront Live in 2018 following concerns about criminal incidents.