Thomas K. Sims II, 29, of Cincinnati died on June 21, 2021, from injuries suffered in a triple shooting in East Price Hill. The shooting occurred about 11 a.m. at the corner of W. Eighth Street and McPherson Avenue. Two other people, ages 30 and 19, were wounded and taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center; one had life-threatening injuries but was reported stable, the other had non-life-threatening injuries.

Police responded after 911 calls and a ShotSpotter alert. Weapons were recovered at the scene, but officials have not released details about how the shooting began or named any suspects. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains ongoing. Thomas Sims II is remembered by family as a caring son, brother, uncle and father to five children.

Anyone who has information about the shooting is asked to contact CrimeStoppers; did anyone in the neighborhood see or hear anything that morning?