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Cincinnati mayor opposes judge’s move to grant bail to convicted felon linked to mass shooting gun battle
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Cincinnati’s mayor on Tuesday opposed a move by a judge to grant bail to one of two suspects who has multiple previous convictions and is allegedly linked to a mass shooting during a gun battle that injured nine people at a crowded weekend concert.
In a statement, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval called the $50,000 bond given to Franeek Cobb, 24, “extremely concerning,” saying it’s a public safety issue.
“The decision to allow for the release of the accused is problematic and extremely concerning, and I stand in opposition,” the mayor said.
“This is a community safety issue. The accused, after such a horrific event involving so many victims, should not be on the streets during the court process.”
Franeek Cobb, 24, was granted bond despite multiple previous convictions, in a mass shooting at a Cincinnati concert venue. (WXIX via NNS; Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office)
Pureval said he spoke with the City Law Department for its perspective and Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich to request a fast-tracked grand jury hearing and ensure Cobb remains in custody during the course of his legal proceedings.
Under state law, Cobb’s case will go to a grand jury within 10 days for formal charges, the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office told Fox News Digital.
Cobb and Derrick Long, 29, are accused of shooting nine people during a gunfire exchange at the Riverfront Live music venue in Cincinnati’s East End early Sunday. About 800 people were inside at the time, authorities said.
Prosecutors said Cobb had a personal grudge against someone he saw at the venue and opened fire, Local 12 reported. A prosecutor asked a judge to set a high bond for Cobb, citing his previous conviction that bars him from having a gun.
Both men are charged with one count of felonious assault.
MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING ALABAMA TEEN CHEERLEADER, SPRAYING BULLETS AT FRIENDS, RELEASED ON BOND
Nine people were injured in a mass shooting early Sunday at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati’s East End during a birthday celebration, police said. (WXIX via NNS)
While Cobb was granted bond, federal prosecutors charged both suspects with illegally possessing a gun or ammunition as a convicted felon Tuesday.
The state charges will go forward first, the prosecutor’s office said, but if Cobb posts bond, he would immediately be taken into federal custody.
Cobb was inside the venue when he spotted Long and opened fire, prompting patrons to seek cover, the Justice Department said. Long fell to the ground before allegedly brandishing a gun and firing multiple gunshots toward Cobb.
Franeek Cobb, 24, and Derrick Long, 29, were charged in a mass shooting at a Cincinnati concert venue. (Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office)
“Gun violence in Cincinnati must end,” U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace said in a statement announcing the federal charges. “Our top priority is protecting our communities and holding accountable those who threaten them. If you pull a trigger in an illegal act of violence or otherwise illegally possess a firearm or ammunition, rest assured we will do everything we can to send you to federal prison.”.
Investigators seized a handgun that Cobb allegedly dropped at the bar while fleeing. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) determined casings recovered from the area where Long was shooting were all fired from the same .45-caliber gun.
Most victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but one person remains in critical condition, authorities said. (WXIX via NNS)
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Cobb has a 2022 felony conviction of having weapons while under disability. Long has several prior felony convictions, including one case involving trafficking in heroin and another for trafficking fentanyl, as well as failure to comply, carrying concealed weapons, arson and receiving stolen property.
Cobb and Long face up to 15 years on the federal charges.
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Illinois waives tax penalties for 11 counties hit by storms, including Stephenson and Winnebago
(WIFR/WREX) – Illinois leaders announce disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in 11 counties affected by severe thunderstorms earlier this year.
The relief waives penalties and interest for taxpayers who cannot file returns or make payments on time because of the severe weather. It covers income, withholding, sales, specialty and excise taxes.
The tax relief applies to any area included in Gov. JB Pritzker’s state disaster proclamation.
Locally, this includes Stephenson and Winnebago Counties. Other counties across the state included in the proclamation are:
- Coles
- Cook
- Effingham
- Jefferson
- Kankakee
- LaSalle
- McLean
- Warren
- Woodford
The proclamation covers severe weather in these counties between March 10 and June 21.
“In the wake of these devastating storms, my administration is ensuring that impacted residents and businesses have the support they need to recover,” Pritzker said. “By offering temporary tax relief to individuals and businesses in 11 counties, we’re giving impacted communities the time and breathing room necessary to focus on recovery.”
Individuals and businesses located in those counties qualify for state tax relief. Any counties added later will also be eligible, according to the governor’s office.
Taxpayers seeking a waiver of penalties and interest should send a brief written explanation to the Illinois Department of Revenue regarding why they cannot file timely or pay. They should provide their full name, account number, mailing address and an estimate of when they believe they can file or pay their taxes. If using a Social Security number, include only the last four digits.
Requests may be submitted electronically to REV.DisasterRelief@illinois.gov or by postal mail using the address on the return. When submitting by mail, taxpayers should write “Severe Storms – Summer 2026” at the top of the return in red ink and attach or include the explanation for requesting abatement of penalties and interest.
Taxpayers who have already been billed for penalties should email REV.DisasterRelief@Illinois.gov and provide their name, business name, account numbers and the periods for which they filed late due to the storms to request penalty abatement. Taxpayers should also include “Severe Storms – Summer 2026” in any communications with the department when requesting relief.
Property owners who experienced damage should contact their county supervisor of assessments if they wish to apply for reassessment due to any property damage. The Motor Fuel Use Tax is not included in this disaster tax relief.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — A Bloomington man was arrested Wednesday in Indianapolis on an attempted murder charge after police say he fired seven to eight rounds into a white GMC SUV occupied by three adults and four children last month in Bloomington before fleeing the area.
A news release issued Thursday from the Bloomington Police Department said members of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s special weapons and tactics team took Kafern P. Johnson, 32, into custody near the intersection of West 84th Street and Allison Avenue in Indianapolis without incident.
The arrest came more than two weeks after the June 23 shooting in the 1000 block of North Summit Street. That’s in a residential area next to Crestmont Park in Bloomington.
Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch received 911 calls at 7:41 p.m. June 23 reporting gunfire in the area.
Responding patrol officers and detectives determined Johnson had fired into the SUV following a verbal fight with the vehicle’s driver. Police said the dispute stemmed from an argument over a relationship.
No injuries were reported despite the number of people inside the vehicle.
Following his arrest, Johnson was taken to an IMPD facility for questioning and later booked into the Marion County jail. On Thursday morning, he was booked into the Monroe County jail.
The release said Johnson could face felony charges of attempted murder, criminal recklessness with a firearm, and pointing a firearm. No formal charges have yet been filed, according to online court records.
Bloomington police asked anyone with additional information to call 812-349-3324.
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