CINCINNATI Walnut Hills woke up Monday to grief after Diamond Rice, 33, was shot and killed during a late-night confrontation on May Street, a loss that has shaken neighbors who say violence hit far too close to home.
Police say the shooting happened around 10 p.m. Sunday. Officers rushed to May Street after calls came in about gunfire. When they arrived, they found Rice suffering from gunshot wounds, lying in the street as first responders worked urgently to save her life.
Despite those efforts, Rice was pronounced dead at the scene. The news spread quickly through the neighborhood, turning a quiet block into a place of shock and sorrow. For many who knew her, the reality of her death still feels unreal.
Investigators later said the shooting followed an argument that spiraled out of control. A handgun was used during the confrontation, according to police and jail records, marking another dispute that ended in deadly force.
Jasmine Blake, 31, was arrested shortly after and charged with murder. She remains in custody as the case moves through the court system. Authorities have not yet released details about upcoming hearings.
Family members were notified by police, and loved ones say Rice’s death has left a deep hole in their lives. Friends describe her as someone who mattered, someone whose life should not have ended on a dark street so suddenly.
Neighbors say the shooting has left them uneasy and angry, questioning how another life could be lost to gun violence so close to home. Many are calling for calm and cooperation as police continue their work.
The investigation is still active, and detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward. As Walnut Hills mourns, the focus remains on honoring Diamond Rice and supporting those she left behind.
