Kenyada Wheeler Obituary, Death – A woman has been pronounced dead, and another individual is in critical condition after a shooting incident that occurred late at night in Avondale. Authorities were called to the 900 block of Burton Avenue at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Thursday in response to reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered two individuals inside an apartment who had sustained gunshot wounds. Tragically, one of the victims succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The deceased has been identified as 42-year-old Kenyada Wheeler by the Cincinnati police.
The second victim, a man in his twenties, was rushed to UC Medical Center in critical condition, as confirmed by the police present at the scene. Law enforcement officials have taken two individuals into custody, as reported on-site.
In a subsequent update on Friday morning, the Cincinnati police announced that 40-year-old John Williams has been charged with murder in connection to Wheeler’s death.
The investigation into the circumstances leading up to the shooting is currently ongoing.