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One person dead, one arrested following shooting incident in Ohio

OHIO — One man is dead and another has been arrested following a shooting late Saturday night in the Walnut Hills neighborhood, according to Cincinnati police.

Officers responded to the 3000 block of Gilbert Avenue around 10:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim, identified as 40-year-old Jason Lamar Bennett, was transported to UC Medical Center by Cincinnati fire personnel, where he later died from his injuries.

Police have arrested 58-year-old John Smith and charged him with reckless homicide in connection with Bennett’s death.

Authorities have not released information about what led to the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cincinnati Police Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542.

Ohio Statewide Staff

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