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Bus Driver Saves Shooting Victim's Life
21 Aug
Summary
- Bus driver administered CPR to a gunshot victim.
- A community leader labeled the shooting location a 'trap house'.
- City officials are taking action against the property owners.
On August 18, 2026, Metro bus driver Briona Akins demonstrated exceptional bravery when she encountered a young man bleeding from a gunshot wound on Warsaw Avenue. Without hesitation, Akins secured her bus, called 911, and performed life-saving CPR and first aid on the critically injured youth until emergency services arrived.
The incident took place near a property at 3752 Warsaw Avenue, which a local community leader described as a 'trap house' with rampant drug activity and years of mismanagement. This has been a persistent issue for the community, prompting calls for city intervention.
City officials confirmed they had recently contacted the property owner, Second Avenue, about the neglected home. The company owns over 100 single-family homes in Cincinnati and is currently involved in an ongoing lawsuit with the city regarding property mismanagement. Second Avenue reportedly claimed the property was vacant and promised to secure it, though it appears no action was taken before the shooting.
The city is pursuing measures to hold Second Avenue accountable for the condition of the property and the subsequent events. The condition of the victim, who was transported to the hospital, remains unknown.
