In the early morning hours of Friday, April 10, 2026, the quiet Hartwell neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, was disturbed by an act of violence that claimed the life of 40-year-old Robert Andrews. Police responded to a call shortly before 4 a.m. and discovered Andrews on De Camp Avenue, in front of a driveway, suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency responders from the Cincinnati Fire Department attempted to render aid, but Andrews was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Hamilton County
Coroner's Office subsequently ruled the death of Robert Andrews, a male, as an apparent homicide, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department's Homicide Unit. The case is being handled by the department's Criminal Investigation Section, and authorities have been canvassing for information.
While no arrests have been officially announced, the investigation has seen some initial developments. According to reports, one individual has been described as a person of interest and is cooperating with the police investigation. Another person has been detained in connection with the shooting. However, authorities have not yet classified either individual as a suspect in the death of Robert Andrews. The police have not released any information regarding a possible motive for the shooting. As the investigation remains active, the Cincinnati Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542 or CrimeStoppers.