{"id":647439,"date":"2026-05-16T21:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T21:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/647439\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T21:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T21:48:10","slug":"cpd-1-dead-1-injured-after-shooting-on-metro-bus-near-the-cincinnati-zoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/647439\/","title":{"rendered":"CPD: 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting on Metro bus near the Cincinnati Zoo"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPolice are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured near the Cincinnati Zoo on Saturday.Cincinnati city officials say that the shooting occurred on a Metro bus at approximately 5:30 a.m. in Avondale at the intersection of Erkenbrecher Avenue and Dury Avenue.Both are two of the streets that surround the zoo.Police later confirmed that one person had died and another was transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center in connection with the incident.On Saturday evening, the deceased victim was identified by police as 52-year-old James Bond.Meanwhile, officers announced that 27-year-old Leonte Coston had been arrested in connection with Bond’s murder.In a statement provided to WLWT, Metro spokesperson Brandy Jones said that the incident appeared to stem from an altercation between two passengers that escalated into violence on one of the transit authority’s buses.”We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time,” said Jones. “We commend the swift actions of the bus operator in immediately alerting authorities, as well as the rapid response by the Cincinnati Police Department that led to the apprehension of the suspect.””Violence of any kind will not be tolerated on our system,” Jones continued. “The safety and security of our customers and employees is our highest priority, and we remain committed to maintaining a safe environment for everyone who relies on Metro services each day. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement as the investigation continues.” Jones added that no other passengers were harmed during the shooting outside of the two individuals who were involved in the altercation.The shooting remains under investigation by Cincinnati police. Those with further information about the incident are urged to contact the department’s homicide unit at 513-352-3542.This is a breaking news story and will be updated as WLWT learns more.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured near the Cincinnati Zoo on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Cincinnati city officials say that the shooting occurred on a Metro bus at approximately 5:30 a.m. in Avondale at the intersection of Erkenbrecher Avenue and Dury Avenue.<\/p>\n

Both are two of the streets that surround the zoo.<\/p>\n

Police later confirmed that one person had died and another was transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center in connection with the incident.<\/p>\n

On Saturday evening, the deceased victim was identified by police as 52-year-old James Bond.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJames Bond, 52<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, officers announced that 27-year-old Leonte Coston had been arrested in connection with Bond’s murder.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeonte Coston, 27<\/p>\n

In a statement provided to WLWT, Metro spokesperson Brandy Jones said that the incident appeared to stem from an altercation between two passengers that escalated into violence on one of the transit authority’s buses.<\/p>\n

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time,” said Jones. “We commend the swift actions of the bus operator in immediately alerting authorities, as well as the rapid response by the Cincinnati Police Department that led to the apprehension of the suspect.”<\/p>\n

“Violence of any kind will not be tolerated on our system,” Jones continued. “The safety and security of our customers and employees is our highest priority, and we remain committed to maintaining a safe environment for everyone who relies on Metro services each day. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement as the investigation continues.” <\/p>\n

Jones added that no other passengers were harmed during the shooting outside of the two individuals who were involved in the altercation.<\/p>\n

The shooting remains under investigation by Cincinnati police. Those with further information about the incident are urged to contact the department’s homicide unit at 513-352-3542.<\/p>\n

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