On March 30, 2024, Benjamin Addison, a 21-year-old college student from Cincinnati, Ohio, was shot and killed in the Mount Auburn neighborhood. The incident occurred around 2 AM when Addison confronted suspects who were attempting to break into his car. Despite emergency responders' efforts to perform life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the aftermath of the shooting, a 17-year-old male juvenile was arrested on April 6, 2024, in connection with Addison's death.
This individual has been charged with murder. Prosecutors have expressed their intention to try him as an adult due to the severity of the crime. Prior to his arrest, the suspect had been briefly questioned by police in Covington regarding a separate matter but was released before being apprehended for Addison's murder.
The case has drawn significant attention from local media and the community, particularly given the circumstances surrounding Addison's death. His family described him as a caring individual who was trying to protect his property when he was fatally shot. The investigation continues as authorities work to gather more details regarding the events leading up to this tragic incident.
