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Columbus, Akron, Cincinnati and Dayton all documented shootings where at least four victims were injured in June. But House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) said his party's supermajority has no appetite to take on any policy that limits firearms.

Gun crimes decreased in Columbus and five of the other largest cities in Ohio, but increased in Cincinnati and Dayton.

The death of 11-year-old Domonic Davis last month sparked immediate grief and action. But what happens to those traumatized by gun violence in the long term?

Officials and local organizations are partnering to help curb the violence.

Stigma and fear of getting in trouble are some of the reasons why.

The tragic surge comes even as overall violent crime — including gun crime — is down in the city.

"This is absolutely unacceptable in our city," CPD Chief Theetge said. "Unacceptable."

We talk with Cincinnati's police chief and Councilmember Meeka Owens about the legal battle over gun laws in the city.

A new report released by Johns Hopkins University shows that gun homicides rose 7.6% from 2020, a year that set a previous U.S. record. Firearms are the leading cause of death for those under age 25.

The incident happened on March 6 at the home of Cincinnati Bengals player Joe Mixon, when area teens were taking part in an annual tradition known as "dart wars" using Nerf guns.