Laurenz Nixon, 21, of Cincinnati, was one of three people killed in a shooting near the University of Cincinnati on July 1, 2024. The shooting happened about 2:50 a.m. near East University Avenue and Highland Avenue; Nixon and two others were taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead. A fourth victim was hospitalized in serious but stable condition.

Police say the scene was near a residence at 306 E. University Avenue. Someone at the scene ran into a house carrying a weapon, triggering a brief standoff; that person was taken into custody, though authorities said it was not clear whether they were the shooter. No arrests have been announced in direct connection with the shooting, and the Cincinnati Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating. The University issued emergency alerts and later an all-clear while police maintained a heavy presence.

If anyone has information about what happened that night, contact the Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542 or Crime Stoppers.