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Michael J. Carpenter, a 37-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on October 3, 2017, in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. The incident occurred near the intersection of Reading Road and Blair Avenue. Carpenter was pronounced dead at the scene, and another individual sustained critical injuries during the same event. The shooting reportedly stemmed from a dispute over beer.

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Victim Details

Michael J. Carpenter

Male

Black / African American

Cincinnati

OH

2017-10-03

37

Michael

Carpenter

11/17/2025