Editor's note: a previous version of this story referred to the incident as an "active shooter" situation based on older information. This story has been changed to reflect updated information from the Cincinnati Police Department.
Update: as of March 18, Cincinnati police have identified the victim as 24-year-old Alias Philips.
Cincinnati police say they are on the scene of an incident inside the Target location in Oakley, 3245 Geier Drive.
Police say to avoid the area while officers investigate, adding that they will provide more information soon.
RIGHT NOW: There is an active police investigation happening at the Target in Oakley. There was NOT an active shooter. Please avoid the shopping center while our officers continue their investigation. We will have officers in the area directing traffic. Follow CPD for more.
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) March 17, 2022
Previously, the situation was thought to involve an active shooter. Earlier videos from the scene show police cars and firetrucks lining the entrance to the store.
This situation is breaking. CityBeat will update this story as more information becomes available.Per Cincinnati Police there is an active shooter inside the Target in Oakley. No word on how many people have been shot but police tell me the shooter is still in the Target. This is the scene right now and officers are running inside with guns. @WLWT pic.twitter.com/YbqY8i5VIC
— Ashley Kirklen (@AKirklen) March 17, 2022
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