Fri. Nov 22nd, 2024

An 18-year-old Ohio woman is dead after a drive-by shooting in Cincinnati early Wednesday morning, police said.

Shamari Mingo died at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

The shooting occurred just before 2:30 a.m. at Fifth and Walnut streets near Government Square. A 16-year-old boy was struck by a bullet during the incident and hospitalized as well, officials said.

She is the niece of the Rev. Peterson Mingo, he confirmed Wednesday. Peterson Mingo has worked to combat gun violence in Cincinnati for years and most recently led the God Squad, a street intervention group. He is the longtime pastor at Christ Temple Full Gospel Baptist Church in Evanston.

Cincinnati police have not released any information about possible suspects. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040 where tips can be left anonymously.

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