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Xavier

Fatal Double Shooting at Listermann Brewing Steps From Xavier's Evanston Campus

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Confirmed Threat

On February 13, 2024, a 25-year-old man was shot and killed and a second person was injured in a double shooting near the intersection of Dana and Idlewild avenues in Evanston, directly adjacent to Xavier University's campus. The victim, De'miko Nelson, was found at the entrance of Listermann Brewing Company. Four suspects were eventually arrested in connection with the shooting.

Alerts
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Response
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Killed
1
Injured
1
Institution
Xavier University
Private Masters · OH
~7,300 studentsXavier Emergency Notification
Confirmed Timeline

Alert Sequence

2 messages in sequence

Some alert texts below are approximate reconstructions from news coverage, not confirmed verbatim transcripts. Reconstructed texts are shown in italic with a dashed border. Verified verbatim texts have a solid border and are marked accordingly.

INITIAL ALERTPush
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XAVIER ALERT: A shooting has been reported near Dana Avenue and Idlewild Avenue near campus. Police are on the scene. Avoid the area until further notice.

This text has been reconstructed from news coverage and may not reflect the exact original wording.

Reconstructed from local news coverage; the shooting occurred before 10 PM near the intersection of Dana and Idlewild avenues
The victim was found at the entrance of Listermann Brewing Company, a popular craft brewery steps from Xavier's campus
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XAVIER UPDATE: Police have secured the area near Dana and Idlewild avenues. The scene is under investigation. There is no ongoing threat to the campus community. Resume normal activities.

This text has been reconstructed from news coverage and may not reflect the exact original wording.

Reconstructed from news coverage; police secured the scene and began their investigation
Cincinnati Police identified and arrested the first suspect within two days of the shooting
Context

Background

On February 13, 2024, Cincinnati Police responded to a double shooting near the intersection of Dana and Idlewild avenues in the Evanston neighborhood, directly adjacent to Xavier University's campus. Officers found De'miko Nelson, 25, shot multiple times in the chest at the entrance of Listermann Brewing Company. Nelson was transported to UC Medical Center, where he later died. A second victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The family described Nelson as a beloved family member whose loss was devastating. Police arrested 22-year-old Keshawn Browner and a 17-year-old male within days of the shooting, followed by 19-year-old Dearius Williams. A fourth arrest was made on February 28, with 21-year-old Kemonte Foster taken into custody. The shooting underscored ongoing safety concerns for Xavier students living and socializing in the Evanston neighborhood near campus.
Analysis

Key Findings

The fatal shooting occurred at the entrance of a popular brewery directly adjacent to Xavier's campus
Four suspects were arrested within two weeks of the incident
The victim was not affiliated with Xavier University
Outcome
De'miko Nelson, 25, died at UC Medical Center. A second victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Four suspects were arrested over the following weeks: Keshawn Browner, 22; Dearius Williams, 19; Kemonte Foster, 21; and a 17-year-old male.
Provenance

Sources

  1. News
    1 killed, 1 injured after shooting near Xavier University (Fox19)
    fox19.com
  2. News
    Family remembers man killed in double shooting near Xavier's campus (WCPO)
    wcpo.com
  3. News
    Fourth arrest made in connection with fatal shooting near Xavier University (Fox19)
    fox19.com
  4. News
    Police identify victim in fatal shooting near Xavier University (Fox19)
    fox19.com
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