Eden Adugna dies in fatal Cincinnati shooting
Fatal Cincinnati shooting death of Eden Adugna
Cincinnati authorities have confirmed three fatalities resulting from a late Sunday afternoon shooting in the city’s Mount Washington neighborhood. The incident occurred near the intersection of Beacon Street and Glade Avenue at approximately 1:30 p.m. on August 31. Initial reports indicate that a male suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was responsible for the deaths of two young women. Eden Adugna, aged 22, and Feven Adugna, 20, were pronounced dead at the scene following the altercation. A third individual, Bemnet Deresse, 27, sustained severe gunshot wounds and was airlifted to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Despite emergency interventions, Deresse succumbed to his injuries during the night of August 31. According to official police statements, the suspect also sustained critical gunshot wounds and attempted suicide before being transported to the hospital. The precise sequence of events leading to the exchange of gunfire remains under investigation.
Mount Washington law enforcement secured the crime location within the 1500 block of Beacon Street shortly after receiving the initial 911 call. Lieutenant Jonathan Cunningham provided preliminary details to reporters present at the scene, confirming that officers arrived to find the residence still actively being targeted. The shooting incident reportedly unfolded both inside and outside the apartment complex, though investigators have yet to determine the origin of the gunfire. As of Monday, no immediate information linking the victims to the suspect has been released by authorities. Scene processing continues at the Beacon Street location, and the public is advised against approaching the area due to the ongoing forensic examination. The identities of the three victims and the suspect remain confidential pending notification of next of kin.
