Cincinnati Police Launched Cold Case Outreach Blitz
The department is soliciting public tips on unsolved homicides during a four-day campaign across city districts.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Law Enforcement
Cincinnati police have initiated a four-day public outreach campaign to gather new information on cold homicide cases. Officers are distributing flyers at district stations to encourage community members to come forward with tips on unsolved crimes.
Why it matters
Law enforcement officials hope the grassroots effort will provide the missing leads necessary to resolve long-standing investigations. By engaging directly with residents at police districts, the department aims to refresh public awareness of cold cases and secure justice for victims.
The campaign highlights unsolved cases like that of Cameron Franklin, who was murdered in the 2100 block of Storrs Street seven years ago. No arrests have been made in that case to date.
The players
Cincinnati Police Department
This is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for public safety and criminal investigations within the city of Cincinnati.
Cameron Franklin
He was a 14-year-old victim of a homicide that occurred seven years ago in the Lower Price Hill neighborhood.
The details
Police are rotating through four district locations to disseminate information regarding cold cases and speak with the public directly. The outreach initiative serves as a precursor to the department's upcoming annual memorial for victims of homicide.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: The four-day outreach campaign began at District 4.
September 23, 2026: The blitz continues at District 2.
September 24, 2026: The blitz continues at District 3.
September 25, 2026: The blitz concludes at District 1.
September 26, 2026: The 10th annual Homicide Memorial Ceremony will be held.
Legal Context
This campaign follows the pattern set by the 10th annual Homicide Memorial Ceremony, which serves as a central point for community engagement. It reflects a growing trend among urban police departments to bridge the gap between cold case units and local neighborhoods.
Residents can visit their local district stations during the outreach blitz to review information on unsolved local cases and provide tips. The campaign is designed to increase community participation in active investigations and offer a pathway for providing anonymous leads.
The takeaway
This outreach initiative underscores the role community tips play in resolving decades-old investigations. Residents are encouraged to review the distributed flyers to determine if they hold any information regarding the unsolved cases featured in the campaign.
What happens next
The 10th annual Homicide Memorial Ceremony will take place on September 26, 2026, at the Holloman Center for Social Justice from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to address unsolved crimes in Cincinnati Law Enforcement.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox19.
