Joan Horton, a 39-year-old woman from Cincinnati, died on January 5, 2018, after being shot during an altercation at Andy’s Cafe in the Carthage neighborhood. Police reports say Horton was involved in a fight with another woman who did not have a gun. Horton, who held a concealed carry permit, pulled out her handgun during the altercation. An unarmed bouncer tried to intervene and disarm her; the gun discharged and Horton was shot in the stomach. She was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries.

The Homicide Unit is investigating and no charges have been filed. Key details remain unclear, especially who was holding the firearm when it went off. If anyone witnessed the incident at Andy’s Cafe or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.