Weapons — Cincinnati, OH — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

A Hamilton County judge has dismissed murder charges against Richawn Walker.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Cincinnati, OH
  • Date reported: 2026-07-14
  • Suspect: age 31

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Richawn Walker was charged with murder for a 2022 shooting in Cincinnati.
  • The victim, Brendan Daugherty, died in 2025 at a nursing facility due to injuries sustained in the shooting.
  • Walker pleaded guilty to felonious assault charges in 2024 and is serving 5-6 years in prison.
  • Prosecutors did not reserve the right to file murder charges during Walker's plea deal.
  • A Hamilton County judge dismissed the murder case against Richawn Walker on July 13, 2026.