Two Men Arrested for Assaulting Cincinnati Police
Officers were assaulted during a Halloween weekend spree of disorderly crowds and a deadly shooting that drew multiple arrests in Cincinnati.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Violence
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Cincinnati police arrested two men for assaulting officers during the early morning hours of Halloween weekend, as multiple people were arrested over the weekend in connection with incidents ranging from a deadly shooting to disorderly crowds. Most of the incidents occurred within an approximately two-hour span.
Why it matters
The arrests highlight the strain disorderly gatherings and gunfire placed on police resources during a single weekend in Cincinnati. The incidents underscore how quickly a crowd response can escalate into physical confrontations with officers.
Antonio Adams was arrested Nov. 1 and charged with assault and resisting arrest, while Kcalm King Hurry, 19, was arrested a day later and charged with assault and obstructing official business. Both suspects were taken to the Hamilton County Justice Center, and the shooting case remains under investigation.
The players
Cincinnati Police Department
The municipal police force responsible for patrolling Cincinnati, which responded to the Jefferson Avenue disturbance and made the arrests.
Hamilton County Justice Center
The county jail and court facility in downtown Cincinnati where both suspects were taken after their arrests.
The details
Police were called at 1 AM on Nov. 1 to the 2600 block of Jefferson Avenue for reports of disorderly conduct and shots fired, and officers told a crowd gathered at a gas station in Corryville to disperse. When Hurry, who was carrying an open container, refused to leave and became disorderly, Adams allegedly struck officers trying to apprehend him, and officers used a TASER to subdue Adams.
Timeline
Nov. 1, 1 AM: Police called to Jefferson Avenue for disorderly conduct and shots fired.
Nov. 1: Antonio Adams arrested and charged with assault and resisting arrest.
Nov. 2: Kcalm King Hurry arrested and charged with assault and obstructing official business.
Legal Context
Assaults on officers during crowd-control responses are charged under Ohio assault and obstruction statutes, the same charges applied in both of these cases. The weekend's arrests fit a recurring pattern of Halloween-weekend disorder that Cincinnati police have had to manage in neighborhoods such as Corryville.
Residents in Corryville and along Jefferson Avenue may see increased police presence during late-night hours following the weekend's disturbances. Businesses such as gas stations in the area may face renewed scrutiny over crowds gathering on their property.
The takeaway
Staying clear of large, disorderly crowds and leaving a location promptly when police ask can help avoid escalating an encounter. Anyone involved in an incident should comply with lawful orders to reduce the risk of additional charges.
Further reading
For more on related incidents, see Violence coverage across Cincinnati.
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