Two men were arrested in connection with a weekend shooting at Cincinnati's Riverfront Live nightclub that wounded nine people. Franeek Cobb, 24, and Derrick Long, 29, now face federal charges for illegally possessing firearms as convicted felons.
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Two men were arrested in connection with a shooting at Cincinnati's Riverfront Live nightclub that wounded nine people during a birthday celebration. Franeek Cobb and Derrick Long face federal charges for illegally possessing firearms as convicted felons.
- Two men arrested for nightclub shooting that injured nine
- Federal charges filed against both suspects for illegal firearm possession
- Witnesses describe chaotic scene as patrons rushed to exits
- Investigation ongoing with FBI, ATF assistance
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday during a birthday celebration hosted by DJ Jermaine Tandy, also known as DJ Fresh. Witnesses described hearing what sounded like a fight before shots rang out, causing patrons to rush toward the exits in panic.
Surveillance footage shows both men firing weapons inside the venue. According to prosecutors, Cobb observed Long and began shooting at him. Long then allegedly returned fire after falling to the ground. Ballistic evidence collected from the scene indicated that only two firearms were discharged during the shooting.
All nine victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and are in stable condition. Witness Anton Canady told The Associated Press he laid on top of his girlfriend to protect her as people rushed toward the exits. He later applied pressure to wounds suffered by his cousin, who was among those shot.
The Cincinnati Police Department's homicide unit is working with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on the investigation. Though the shooting occurred almost simultaneously with a deadly bar shooting in Austin, Texas, authorities stated it was not believed to be an act of terrorism.
Riverfront Live sits along the Ohio River and is best known as the former site of Annie's, an iconic rock club that hosted well-known acts in the 1990s and early 2000s. The venue has had a history of criminal activity and was rebranded in 2018.
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