Cincinnati Police Seek Additional Suspect in Downtown July 26 Brawl

Cincinnati police continue to investigate a violent downtown brawl that occurred on July 26, 2025, at 4th and Elm streets, which has drawn national attention. Authorities are searching for an additional suspect seen in videos throwing a punch at a white male who had slapped a Black man, while seven others have already been arrested and charged with offenses including felonious assault, aggravated riot, and aggravated robbery. Among those charged is 38-year-old Patrick Rosemond, accused of knocking a woman unconscious during the melee; he pleaded not guilty and was released on bond after being extradited from Atlanta. Police have called on the public to assist in identifying the new suspect and continue to face scrutiny over why no charges have been filed against the man who initiated the altercation by slapping another individual. Ohio state Representative Cecil Thomas has questioned potential bias in the investigation and emphasized the Black community's demand for justice. Police efforts remain focused on apprehending all involved and ensuring accountability as more details emerge from the ongoing legal proceedings.