Six Suspects Indicted in Violent Cincinnati Downtown Attack

A violent attack involving approximately 100 people occurred in downtown Cincinnati on July 26, resulting in six victims who suffered significant physical harm. Six suspects have been charged, with a Hamilton County grand jury indicting four of them on multiple counts, including felonious assault, assault, and aggravated riot, while two others face similar charges with pending extradition and grand jury considerations. Police Chief Teresa Theetge described the attack as coordinated and premeditated, particularly implicating suspects Jermaine Matthews and Montianez Merriweather, though their attorneys claim their clients are victims. Patrick Rosemond was arrested in Atlanta and is awaiting extradition to Ohio, while Aisha Devaughn recently made her first court appearance with her case scheduled for future grand jury review. The incident has sparked a broader debate on crime, public safety, and race in Cincinnati, amplified by viral videos that captured the assault and subsequent robbery by a seventh suspect. Authorities continue to seek public assistance in identifying additional suspects connected to the attack.