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Violent Assault in Downtown Cincinnati Sparks Outrage and Investigation

A brutal assault on a couple in downtown Cincinnati near Fountain Square has left the community in shock and prompted a robust police investigation. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on July 26, 2025, at the intersection of West Fourth Street and Elm Street, shortly after the Cincinnati Music Festival concluded.

Viral videos circulating online show a group of assailants attacking a man and a woman, leaving them unconscious and severely injured. The footage depicts the man being repeatedly punched and kicked in the head, collapsing in disorientation, while the woman was struck and knocked to the ground, with blood streaming from her mouth.

Cincinnati Police Chief Terri Theetge condemned the attack as “cruel and absolutely unacceptable,” emphasizing that it stemmed from a verbal altercation and was not connected to the festival.

Authorities are leveraging extensive camera footage and cellphone videos to identify the suspects, urging witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3042. An anonymous witness reported to FOX19 that the incident followed racial comments made by an intoxicated individual, though police have not confirmed racial motivation.

City officials, including Councilman Mark Jeffreys and State Rep. Cecil Thomas, expressed horror, calling the behavior “inhumane” and “embarrassing,” especially during a major event drawing visitors nationwide. The investigation continues as the city grapples with a 25% rise in violent crime downtown this year, fueling debates over public safety.

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