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14-Year-Old Arrested in OTR Killing Allegedly Drove Stolen Car Before 41 Shots

Prosecutors say surveillance video links the youth to the June 12 attack, with a juvenile court hearing set for Sept. 30.

Overview

  • Cincinnati police say their Homicide Unit arrested the 14-year-old on Thursday in the Walnut Street shooting that killed Brandon Lawrence, 30.
  • In court, prosecutors alleged the teen was driving a stolen car when an Uber driver tried to alert them to a broken taillight.
  • Prosecutors said the vehicles stopped and multiple teens got out and fired 41 shots, striking Lawrence near church steps.
  • According to the prosecutor, the Uber driver was shot in the shoulder, and officials previously said the second victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.
  • Authorities have not specified the charges, the investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking tips through Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.