Damon Cure, a 36-year-old man from Cincinnati, OH, was fatally shot on July 25, 2014, in the parking lot of the Golden Nugget bar on Queen City Avenue. Cure was found in the driver's side of a vehicle and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., following an altercation between Cure and another individual in the parking lot.
Shortly after the argument, there was an exchange of gunfire, and Cure was shot.
Alex Penland, 43, was found suffering from gunshot wounds about 50 feet away from Cure's vehicle. Penland was later charged with murder and claimed he acted in self-defense. However, evidence, including surveillance video, showed that Cure was ambushed and did not have a chance to defend himself. Penland was convicted of murder and sentenced to 28 years in prison. He was also convicted of heroin trafficking and possession charges, which were included in his sentence.
The case highlighted the violent nature of the incident and the impact of drug-related crimes in the area. Penland's attorney argued for self-defense, but the court found the evidence against him compelling. The incident left the community grappling with the consequences of such violent acts and the need for better conflict resolution and safety measures in public spaces.
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