From Fox News: Authorities have identified at least four suspects in a violent brawl that took place in downtown Cincinnati, police sources tell Fox News.
Police sources told Fox News on Monday that at five suspects have been identified. Police are still trying to identify at least eight more people, the sources said.
It’s unclear what led to the fight.
The two individuals were seriously injured in the fight, the police sources said.
Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge has announced that 5 people have been charged after a large fight in downtown Cincinnati, which has gone viral on social media. She also said CPD anticipates more charges to come. https://t.co/ZRw9FOP3yS pic.twitter.com/xIBBDCKjRL
— WCPO 9 (@WCPO) July 28, 2025
Liberal Democrat Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval posted a statement on X. He said:
“I am outraged by the vicious fight that occurred downtown. It is horrifying to watch, and this unacceptable and disgusting behavior is intolerable in any part of our community.
“That’s not who we are as a city.
“Since the fight occurred, I have been in consistent communication with Chief Theetge, and police have been working around the clock to investigate and bring perpetrators of violence to justice.
“I am confident that arrests are forthcoming. For that reason, we are making every effort to allow our officers to do their job and present formal results to the public, rather than engaging with early speculation.
“Let me be clear: Cincinnati is an inclusive city where all can come together to enjoy major events in our urban core. Based on our information, this incident was not connected to Cincinnati Music Fest, the local Reds games, the Big3 tournament, or any of the large events that took place over the weekend.
“I want to thank our law enforcement for their thorough work, both to investigate this incident and to keep folks safe throughout our city this weekend.”
— Aftab Pureval (@AftabPureval) July 28, 2025
Cincinnati Chief of Police Teresa Theetge said in a statement:
“The behavior displayed is nothing short of cruel and absolutely unacceptable.
“Our investigative team is working diligently to identify every individual involved in causing harm. It’s also important to clarify: this was a sudden dispute between individuals following a verbal altercation.”
White House spokesman Harrison Fields commented on the incident.
“Engaging in this level of barbaric violence is unacceptable, and those responsible must face the full weight of the justice system,” Fields Said.
“Restoring safety to America’s communities is a cornerstone of the President’s Make America Safe Again agenda. As a result, we’ve seen crime levels plummet under President Trump’s leadership, which has secured the border, empowered our law enforcement, and taken dangerous criminals off our streets,” he added.
Vice President JD Vance also commented, saying he didn’t have all the details, but he did see “a mob of lawless thugs beating up an innocent person.”
He specifically called out a moment in the video when “a grown man sucker punched a middle-aged woman.”
He said it was too bad onlookers didn’t take the initiative to “do something” about that, but said the authorities would do so.
“Throw their asses in prison”
Vice President JD Vance addresses the brawl that took place in Downtown Cincinnati this weekend, while speaking in Canton on Monday. pic.twitter.com/EASKzFGdYt
— Local 12/WKRC-TV (@Local12) July 28, 2025
CINCINNATI VIOLENT FIGHT: I spoke with Mayor Aftab Pureval about the violent fight downtown this weekend. @WCPO
“If you commit violent crime in Cincinnati, you’re going to jail.”
Here’s a thread of what he told me. 🧵⤵️https://t.co/Tz6uTH2t89 pic.twitter.com/ybciZYGITh
— Andrew Rowan (@andrewrowan128) July 28, 2025
Vice President JD Vance said he hopes those who were involved in a violent fight in downtown Cincinnati over the weekend are “prosecuted to the full extent of the law.” READ: https://t.co/gLPuv18fvU pic.twitter.com/KTqk4sqflp
— WCPO 9 (@WCPO) July 28, 2025
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