Overview

• Holly, one of six people injured in the July 26 downtown attack, said she continues to recover from very bad brain trauma and expressed gratitude for more than $168,000 raised toward her medical and legal costs.
• The FBI and Justice Department’s civil rights division are examining potential racial motivations behind the melee captured on bystander video.
• Four suspects—Jermaine Matthews, Dominique Kittle, Montianez Merriweather and Dekyra Vernon—have been arrested on felony assault and aggravated riot charges while a fugitive unit pursues two remaining individuals.
• Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge revealed that only one witness called 911 among roughly 100 bystanders, underscoring delays in the emergency response.
• Vice President J.D. Vance and other officials have demanded tougher penalties and warned of withholding federal funds unless comprehensive downtown safety measures are adopted.