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Police Arrest 19-Year-Old in Shooting of 12-Year-Old in Covington

The suspect is charged with attempted murder as the child remains in critical condition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Overview

  • Covington police announced at 3 a.m. Monday that Jayden Marsh, 19, was taken into custody in connection with Sunday’s shooting.
  • Officers were dispatched at 4:49 p.m. to the 4300 block of McKee Street, where they found a 12-year-old boy with multiple gunshot wounds.
  • The child was transported with life-threatening injuries and is listed in critical condition, according to the latest police update.
  • Investigators worked multiple scenes late into the night, including along Decoursey Avenue, and have not released a possible motive.
  • Marsh is being held at the Kenton County Detention Center, and authorities have not announced a first court appearance.