(700 WLW)- On Tuesday afternoon at around 12:30, District 4 officers responded to the 500 block of Hickory Street to investigate a report of a person shot. First responders locate the scene of the shooting, but the victim had been transported by a privately owned vehicle to the University Hospital. Despite lifesaving efforts by medical professionals, the victim succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as 22 year old, Rashon Watson Jr.
There is no suspect information to release at this time. Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Criminal Investigation Section at 352-3542 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 352-3040. Callers may remain anonymous and may receive compensation for their information.