(7-28-25) Five people have been charged over a brawl on a Cincinnati street this past weekend.

The suspects’ names or victims have not been released and Cincinnati Police have declined to specify the charges – but cautioned more arrests were expected to take place.

That “fight”, began outside The Love Bar on 4th Street near Elm, consisted of an unruly crowd stomping on the head of a man cowering on downtown street, while a woman was cold-cocked and knocked out cold with blood pouring from her mouth after she tried to intervene.

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge –

“I am in complete disgust waking up to the viral video many of you have now seen,” said Theetge. “The behavior displayed is nothing short of cruel and absolutely unacceptable. Our investigative team is working diligently to identify every individual involved in causing harm. It’s also important to clarify: this was a sudden dispute between individuals following a verbal altercation. It was not connected in any way to the Music Fest. If you have any information related to this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers immediately at 513-352-3042.”

Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police President Ken Kober told WLWT-TV

“The violence this video shows downtown is disgusting. What’s equally disgusting is those who chose to watch and record instead of calling 911, attempting to defuse the situation or render aid. I have full faith in the Central Business Section Investigators they will make arrests in the near future. It will then be the responsibility of the court system to hold these violent thugs accountable.”

State Rep. (D) Cecil Thomas, whose district includes parts of Cincinnati

“I’ve just observed several video clips of an assault that took place last night in our downtow. “It turned my stomach and I was angry and totally embarrassed to see such behavior, especially, during the Music Festival weekend that’s has been historically free of such horrifying violence, not to mention a Reds home game. There are so many visitors from around the country currently in our city.”

“It’s this kind of behavior that makes me wish I was still on the force. It’s unacceptable under any standard and those involved should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Therefore as your State Representative, I trust that there will be a full and complete investigation of this incident by the Cincinnati Police Department and to bring charges against all involved. There’s enough cameras in the area as well as cellphone videos to clearly determine how it started and who all was involved. I’m asking for anyone who may have information , including, cellphone footage to please notify authorities or call my office. 614-466-1645. All involved should be held accountable.”

Violent brawl in Cincinnati: 5 people charged in viral downtown fight

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Details of the Brawl: Videos show multiple individuals attacking and stomping on a man, as well as a woman being punched and knocked unconscious. The incident took place at the intersection of West Fourth and Elm streets.

Police Investigation: Cincinnati Police are actively investigating the incident and have identified several individuals involved. Five suspects have been charged as of July 28, 2025. Police believe the fight started as a verbal altercation that escalated into physical violence.

Possible Hate Crime Angle: A federal prosecutor has suggested considering federal hate crime laws due to the potentially racial motivation of the attack. However, police have not yet confirmed the motivation for the fight and no specific hate crime charges have been filed as of July 28, 2025.

Community Reaction: Local leaders, including the Cincinnati Mayor, have condemned the violence and emphasized that such actions are unacceptable for the city.