One killed and five injured in Cincinnati shooting

An 11-year-old was killed and five others were injured in a Cincinnati shooting Friday night, according to authorities. 

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge said the shooting took place in the city's West End neighborhood, located near downtown, CBS News reports.

She also said that the homicide unit is still investigating the incident. 

As of now, there are no suspects and it is uncertain what prompted the shooting, according to local outlets.  

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval described the incident as "horrific."

"Tonight, there was a horrific tragedy in the West End," he wrote on the social media platform X. "Children were shot. At least one life was lost. Our friends and neighbors are feeling unimaginable fear, trauma, and anger."

"Right now, I’m asking for your prayers," Pureval continued. "We will keep you updated as our officers continue their investigation. But I promise this: we will give everything we have to deliver justice against this sickening, heartless violence."