CINCINNATI, OH — Police are investigating after a woman and a child were shot in Colerain Township late Wednesday night. Officers responded around 9:51 p.m. to the 7000 block of Mullen Road after getting a report of gunfire.
When investigators arrived, they found two victims, a woman and a young female, with multiple gunshot wounds. Both were rushed to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in critical condition, according to police.
By Thursday, police said the woman had been upgraded to stable condition. The child remained in serious condition. Investigators have not released the victims’ ages.
Police found two victims after the 9:51 p.m. call on Mullen Road
WLWT crews saw multiple police cruisers on Mullen Road after the shooting, underscoring how quickly the scene drew a heavy response. The call sent officers to a residential stretch of the township where detectives later began collecting details about what happened.
Police said the victims were discovered at the scene after the report of a shooting. Both had been struck several times, though investigators have not said exactly how many rounds were involved or where the shots came from.
The immediate concern for responders was getting both victims to the hospital as quickly as possible. The medical center in Cincinnati received them while the investigation was still unfolding back in Colerain Township.
Woman improves to stable condition while the child remains seriously hurt
The latest update from police brought some progress for one victim but not the other. The woman, who was listed in critical condition when she was first taken to the hospital, was later said to be stable.
The child’s condition remained more severe. Police described the young victim as being in serious condition on Thursday, after both had initially been reported in critical condition.
Investigators did not release identifying information about either victim, including their names or ages. That means the public still does not know how old the woman is or how young the child is, even as the case continues to develop.
Detectives have not said what led to the shooting or whether a suspect is known
One of the biggest unanswered questions is what started the shooting. Police said they have not determined what led up to the attack, and they have not said whether they have information about a possible suspect.
That leaves investigators working without a public explanation for how the violence began. No arrest has been announced, and police have not described a vehicle, person, or direction of travel tied to the incident.
For now, the Colerain Township Police Department is treating the case as an active criminal investigation. Officials have released only the basic facts confirmed at the scene and in Thursday’s update.
Colerain Township Police criminal investigators are handling the case
The Colerain Township Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Unit is leading the follow-up. That unit is typically responsible for gathering witness statements, reviewing physical evidence, and piecing together the timeline after a violent crime.
Police have not publicly detailed what evidence, if any, has been recovered from the Mullen Road scene. They also have not said whether surveillance video, shell casings, or other forensic clues are being examined.
Because no suspect information has been released, detectives appear to be relying on tips from the public and any information gathered during their initial response. The department has framed the work as ongoing.
Police are asking anyone with information to call 513 321 2677
Authorities are urging anyone who may know something about the shooting to come forward. The Colerain Township Police Department asked the public to contact investigators at 513-321-2677 with any useful information.
That kind of appeal often signals that detectives believe neighbors, drivers, or nearby residents may have seen or heard something before or after the shots were fired. Even small details can matter in a case like this, police said through their request for help.
For the people involved, the most immediate issue remains medical recovery. For investigators, the goal is to determine how the shooting unfolded and whether anyone can be identified and charged.
How the shooting fits into a larger public safety response in the township
The shooting drew a visible police presence to Mullen Road, with multiple cruisers on scene as officers secured the area. That response is part of the broader effort to contain a violent incident, protect nearby residents, and preserve evidence before it can be disturbed.
While police have not said whether this was a targeted attack or a random act, the case already has serious implications because a child was among the victims. The lack of an identified suspect also means the investigation remains open-ended.
For now, the confirmed facts are limited: two people were shot, both were hospitalized, and one has since improved while the child remains in serious condition. Beyond that, police are still working to fill in the missing pieces.
No additional information has been released about a motive or arrest
As of Thursday’s update, police had not announced an arrest or released any motive. They also had not said whether the gunfire was tied to a dispute, a domestic situation, or another kind of conflict.
That leaves the case in a holding pattern for the community while investigators continue to sort through what happened on the 7000 block of Mullen Road. The department has not set out a timetable for when more information might be made public.
Until then, the case centers on the victims’ recovery and the unanswered questions that remain. Police say the investigation is still active, and they are waiting on tips that might help them identify who fired the shots.
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