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Craig Gaines

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Dec 19, 2025

Victim Details

Craig Gaines

Male

Black / African American

Cincinnati

OH

2025-12-19

35

Craig

Gaines

07/17/2026

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On the afternoon of Friday, December 19, 2025, a violent incident unfolded in the Western Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, claiming the life of a local resident. At approximately 1:17 p.m., officers from the Cincinnati Police Department's District Three were dispatched to the 2300 block of Ferguson Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arriving at the scene near Western Hills Square, first responders discovered a 35-year-old male, Craig Gaines, suffering from a gunshot wound.

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    I just came across the news about Craig Gaines' tragic passing, and my thoughts are really with his ... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been closely following the recent case in Western Hills and I find myself reall... ...Read More
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