Cincinnati, Ohio – November 1, 2026: Two Cincinnati police officers were injured after being attacked by multiple individuals while attempting to detain a person during a large crowd disturbance near Jefferson Avenue in the Corryville neighborhood.
The assault occurred at approximately 1:27 a.m. Sunday as officers responded to a disorderly gathering. According to Cincinnati police, officers were attempting to detain an individual when multiple people attacked them.
Video of the incident circulated online and reportedly showed one officer being knocked to the ground, held down and kicked by individuals surrounding him.
One officer sustained injuries serious enough to require hospitalization and stitches, along with additional bruising and other injuries. The second officer was treated at the scene.
Police deployed a Taser during the incident and made arrests.
By November 2, authorities had confirmed two arrests connected to the assault.
Court documents obtained by WCPO identified one defendant as Antonio Adams. He faces one count of assault and two counts of resisting arrest. According to the criminal complaint, Adams knocked an officer to the ground, causing injury. The charges remain allegations unless established in court.
Authorities had not publicly identified the second person arrested or disclosed that individual’s charges. The investigation remained active as police worked to identify additional people who may have participated.
