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'It was his moment': Cincinnati high school graduate shot, killed hours after graduation
HYDE PARK, Ohio (WKRC) - A teenager is dead after being shot just hours after his high school graduation. Lamon Wiggins, 18, attended Withrow High School. Lamon's family said he just attended prom a little more than a week ago and graduated on Friday night. Like many high school graduates, he went to celebrate with some friends, but his family said what happened next was completely unexpected.
Police checked on party near Withrow hours before shooting, but didn't break it up
About four hours before 18-year-old Lamon Wiggins was shot and killed at a gathering near Withrow High School early Saturday, police responded to the party but did not break up the crowd, Chief Teresa Theetge said Tuesday. The Cincinnati police chief spoke at a press conference Tuesday announcing summer initiatives to curb violence. She reported a 50% reduction in the number of juveniles shot compared to last year, a 5% reduction in overall shootings and a 30%...
Hamilton County prosecutor asks community to help keep 2 convicted killers behind bars
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Two men convicted of killing a Cincinnati police officer and attempting to kill a 19-year-old nearly 48 years ago have a chance at parole. As the hearing date approaches, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers is calling on the community to ensure their release will not happen. A...
Hamilton County Coroner searching for family, friends of man found dead
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is asking for help finding relatives or friends of a man found dead on Monday. Alfred Hill, a 57-year-old Black male, was last known to reside on Queen City Avenue in Cincinnati. If you knew him, or have any information about someone...
Greater Cincinnati man indicted for murder of girlfriend's toddler
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A Golf Manor man is accused of killing his girlfriend's 21-month-old son. Cincinnati Police were called to the Aspen Village Apartments on Erlene Drive for an unresponsive 21-month-old child on May 3. EMS crews tried to save Kareem Keita's life and he was taken to Cincinnati Children's,...
Family, friends gather for balloon release in honor of 18-year-old killed hours after graduation
On what was meant to be a weekend of celebration, loved ones of an 18-year-old graduate who was shot and killed early Saturday gathered to mourn him. Friends and family of Lamon Wiggins gathered Sunday afternoon for a balloon release in his honor. Wiggins graduated from Withrow University High on...
Crash with injuries reported on Queen City Avenue in Westwood
CINCINNATI — A crash with injuries has been reported on Queen City Avenue. Units from the Cincinnati Police and Fire departments first responded to the scene around 3:30 p.m. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player...
Assault with injuries reported on Glenridge Place in Avondale
CINCINNATI — An assault with injuries has been reported on Glenridge Place in Avondale. Units from the Cincinnati Police and Fire departments are responding to the scene. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News...
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