Cincinnati boosts police to curb rising teen violence

By: Jessica Hart CINCINNATI — Police on Monday released video of a violent attack in downtown Cincinnati that occurred just days before a group jumped a man one block away. This time, Lt. Jonathan Cunningham said a 15-year-old was injured. Fraternal Order of Police President Ken Kober said in a statement police suspect the same group of teens are responsible for both attacks. In a Facebook post, Chief Teresa A. Theetge said in part, “In the last week, violent crime incidents have occurred among juveniles here in Cincinnati. This video should be disturbing to us all. There is no reasonable explanation for anyone to inflict harm upon another in our communities.” Days later on Jan. 23, a man was attacked and robbed on 6th Street. Eight people were involved, including teens. Police arrested two people in connection to the attack. “Right now, it seems like our kids are having a lifestyle of violence,” said Rodney Christian, president of the East Westwood Community Council. Christian runs an after-school program at a local church. It’s a place where kids can have fun and learn life lessons. His newest initiative is aimed at curbing violence. “Peace of Hope Lifestyle is an initiative that...