One arrested in connection with fatal Mt. Washington shooting

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - One person has been arrested after an overnight shooting in Mt. Washington, Cincinnati police said.

According to police, 29-year-old Brandon Vannatter was arrested for “causing the death” of 31-year-old Anthony Harris.

Anthony Harris was fatally shot in Mt. Washington on June 9, 2022 — Anthony Harris was fatally shot in Mt. Washington on June 9, 2022(Provided by family)

Police said the shooting happened in the 6300 block of Beechmont Avenue at about 3:30 a.m. at an apartment complex.

Harris was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 911 caller reported the shooting to police, saying that it appeared to be a fatality. First responders on the scene said the person was shot in the head.

A charge against Vannatter has not been given.

Brandon Vannatter — Brandon Vannatter(Cincinnati Police Department)

On scene in Mt. Washington. Homicide detectives are conducting a death investigation. One person pronounced dead from a shooting in the 6300 block of Beechmont Avenue at about 3:30 this morning according to Lt. Tim Lanter from Cincinnati Police. @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/tGBjrMm2v7
— Drew Amman (@DrewAmman) June 9, 2022

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