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Authorities have charged at least five suspects in a violent attack that took place in downtown Cincinnati, according to police.
FOX 19 reported that the beating took place on Friday night between Elm and Fourth Streets, with videos going viral on social media.
Video circulating around social media shows two people attacking a man wearing a white T-shirt, who is eventually shoved to the ground. The man wearing a white T-shirt was kicked several times while he was on the ground, but eventually gets up.
A woman was also seen lying unconscious in the street after being punched. Several people can be seen helping her get up, and she eventually regained consciousness.
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Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy spoke with Holly – the woman who was knocked to the ground – on Monday.
“She’s a single working mom who went to a friend’s birthday party. It’s unconscionable that there were no police present in that area of Cincinnati on a Friday night, or even an ambulance to take her to the hospital,” he said. “Hard-working Americans shouldn’t have to worry for their safety when they have a good time in our cities. Holly said not a single local or state official had yet reached out as of earlier this afternoon, other than one police detective.
“Leftists like to lecture about ‘systemic injustice’ while thugs turn our cities into war zones. I’m done with their excuses,” he continued. “As governor, I’ll make sure they’re behind bars, not running wild. Our cops will have the green light to restore order—no apologies. Holly appreciates the kind words and prayers from patriots across the country, and hopes that the publicity around her story ensures that local & state leaders clean up our failing cities. We hope to visit Holly soon as she recovers.”
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Cincinnati Chief of Police Teresa Theetge said during a press conference on Monday afternoon that her department had charged five people for their involvement in the violence, though she would not release the names of the individuals.
Police sources told Fox News earlier on Monday that at least four suspects have been identified. Police are still trying to identify at least eight more people, the sources said.
It’s unclear what led to the beating.
The two individuals were seriously injured, the police sources said.
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Theetge said her team will use all investigative tools and techniques to find out what led to the violent incident, including whether people were over-served alcohol.
But the chief also expressed disgust that nobody called the police as the violence was happening, adding that when officers arrived on the scene it was already over.
She explained that there were 100 or so people who were either involved or watching, with some even recording it with their cellphones.
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Out of those 100 or so people, only one called police to say there was violence, Theetge said.
“That is unacceptable to not call the police,” she said. “Traffic was horrendous. People saw this. They were fighting in front of traffic. Why didn’t people call us?”
White House spokesman Harrison Fields told Fox News Digital, “Engaging in this level of barbaric violence is unacceptable, and those responsible must face the full weight of the justice system.”
“Restoring safety to America’s communities is a cornerstone of the President’s Make America Safe Again agenda. As a result, we’ve seen crime levels plummet under President Trump’s leadership, which has secured the border, empowered our law enforcement, and taken dangerous criminals off our streets,” Fields added.
Theetge previously told Fox News Digital she was appalled by the violence.
“The behavior displayed is nothing short of cruel and absolutely unacceptable,” she said in a statement. “Our investigative team is working diligently to identify every individual involved in causing harm. It’s also important to clarify: this was a sudden dispute between individuals following a verbal altercation.”
In a statement posted to X, Democrat Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said he was “outraged” by the “vicious” violence.
“It is horrifying to watch, and this unacceptable and disgusting behavior is intolerable in any part of our community. That’s not who we are as a city,” Pureval said. “Based on the investigation and the urgent work of our police, I am confident that arrests are forthcoming. For that reason, we are making every effort to allow our officers to do their job and present formal results to the public, rather than engaging with early speculation.”
“Let me be clear: Cincinnati is an inclusive city where all can come together to enjoy major events in our urban core,” he added.
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Vice President JD Vance also weighed in on the attack, saying while he doesn’t have all the context, he saw “a mob of lawless thugs beating up an innocent person.”
“It’s disgusting. I hope every single one of those people who engaged in violence is prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” Vance said. “You had a grown man who sucker punched a middle-aged woman and where I come from at least… when you have a grown man sucker punching a middle-aged woman that person ought to go to jail for a very long time. And frankly, he is lucky there weren’t some better people around because they would handle it themselves.”
DOJ Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon posted on X that the agency would “monitor closely” how local authorities handle the attack.
“Nobody in our great nation should be the victim of such a crime, and where race is a motivation, federal law may apply,” Dhillon added.
Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Kearney said police will find anyone involved in the attack and they “will be held accountable,” according to WLWT.
“I mean, that was just crazy. You know, it was disgusting. It was horrible to see,” Kearney said. “You know, we talk to our teens about not fighting and how to get along — how to deescalate. And then you have adults out here showing bad behavior.”
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine also issued a statement, calling the footage making the rounds “shocking.”
“The footage of the weekend incident in Cincinnati is shocking,” he said. “I support local authorities bringing the violent offenders to justice and taking measures so that their cities are safe for all to live, work, and enjoy.”
People with information are asked to call the Cincinnati Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
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