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CINCINNATI – Police received a call for an active shooting scene at 9:10 am on Thursday, September 6th.

Police reported the scene as secure at 9:15 am from downtown, in the fifth center of Fountain Square.

Police said that three or four officers responded to the scene and hired the gunman.

The fifth center was blocked around 11:20.

Identified shooter: The shooter who opened fire in the fifth center was Omar Santa Perez, his confirmed family at The Enquirer. The 29-year-old lived in North Bend, just west of Cincinnati.

Constant updates here: 4 dead including the gunman, several wounded

How many wounded: Four people are confirmed dead, including the shooter.

Richard Newcomer, 64, was among those killed. Wes Cotter, a spokesperson for Gilbane Building Co., said Newcomer had worked for the company for three years, but his experience in the construction industry was decades old.

"It's a tragedy. There are no words to describe our feeling, "said Cotter. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

Newcomers' job was to supervise steel traders on construction sites. Cotter said he always collected details about the work done at the bank, but that he understood that he was confined to the third floor of the building.

Multiple injuries have also been reported.

The University of Cincinnati Medical Center has received four victims: three men and one woman.

From 15:25, one is in good condition and the other is in critical condition.

All suffered gunshot wounds.

Police began evacuating groups of people from the area after 11 hours.

Police block Walnut Street, after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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A woman is comforted by authorities posted in front of the emergency room at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following a shooting that left four dead and several injured in central Cincinnati, Thursday, September 6, 2018, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar, The Cincinnati Enquirer)

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A helicopter surrounds the fifth center after an active gunman killed several people in the fifth center and fountain plaza in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Police block Walnut Street, after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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The first responders are treating someone on Fountain Square on September 6th.

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Scenes of an active shooting situation downtown on September 6, 2018

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Scenes of an active shooting situation downtown on September 6, 2018

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Police block Walnut Street, after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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The coroner's unit has just arrived at the emergency room of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following the active shooter from the fifth center in downtown Cincinnati, on the 6th September 2018.

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Civilians leave the fifth center three hours after shooting begins.

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First responders remain at the scene after Thursday morning's shot at the Fifth Third Center in downtown Cincinnati.

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Scenes of an active shooting situation at Fifth City Center on Fountain Square on September 6, 2018.

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Fifth-third employees leave fifth center after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Fifth-third employees leave fifth center after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Fifth-third employees leave fifth center after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Police block Walnut Street, after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Authorities are stationed outside the emergency room at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following a shootout in downtown Cincinnati, which left four dead and several injured, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in Cincinnati .

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A woman is comforted by authorities posted in front of the emergency room at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following a shooting that left four dead and several injured in central Cincinnati, Thursday, September 6, 2018, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar, The Cincinnati Enquirer)

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A woman is comforted by authorities posted in front of the emergency room at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following a shooting that left four dead and several injured in central Cincinnati, Thursday, September 6, 2018, in Cincinnati.

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Captain Jeff Butler of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, who said no other casualties would be brought to UCMC ER. He would not disclose how many victims.

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Police are investigating the scene after a shootout that took place on September 5 in downtown Cincinnati, downtown Cincinnati. Four people died, including the gunman and several others injured after an "active shooter" situation in downtown Cincinnati, at Fountain Square Fifth Third.
An aerial shot where the shooter entered the fifth center.

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Investigators move around Fountain Square, after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Scenes of an active shooting situation at Fifth City Center on Fountain Square on September 6, 2018.

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Scenes of an active shooting situation at Fifth City Center on Fountain Square on September 6, 2018.

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Scenes of an active shooting situation at Fifth City Center on Fountain Square on September 6, 2018.

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Police outside the Fifth Center building on Fountain Square after a shooting that killed several people on Thursday, September 6, 2018, in downtown Cincinnati.

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Authorities are stationed outside the emergency room at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following a shootout in downtown Cincinnati, which left four dead and several injured, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in Cincinnati .

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Authorities arrive at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center after an active shooting situation at the fifth center in downtown Cincinnati on September 6, 2018.

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Carew Tower with security tape following an active shooting situation at Fifth Third Center in downtown Cincinnati on September 6, 2018.

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The FBI, Cincinnati police, firefighters and other emergency services are responding to Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati for an "active shooter" just after 9am on Thursday. Police confirmed four dead, including the gunman and several wounded.

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Authorities are stationed outside the emergency room at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center following a shootout in downtown Cincinnati, which left four dead and several injured, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in Cincinnati .

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Police outside the Fifth Third Bank building on Fountain Square after a shooting with multiple deaths on Thursday, September 6, 2018, in downtown Cincinnati.

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Scene behind a warning tape at the home of the alleged gunman at North Bend.

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Fifth-third employees leave fifth center after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Construction workers wait behind the police strip on Walnut Street, in downtown Cincinnati, after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday. September 6, 2018.

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The FBI, Cincinnati police, firefighters and other emergency services are responding to Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati for an "active shooter" just after 9am on Thursday. Police confirmed four dead, including the gunman and several wounded.

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Fifth-third employees leave fifth center after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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An active gunman entered the fifth center loading dock and killed several people in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Construction workers wait behind the police strip on Walnut Street, in downtown Cincinnati, after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday. September 6, 2018.

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People stand at the corner of Walnut and Sixth Street to watch the scene where an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Fountain Square is empty three hours after an active gunman killed several people in the fifth center and at the fountain square, in downtown Cincinnati, on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery is closed for lunch three hours after an active shooter has killed several people at Fifth Center and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Police block Walnut Street, after an active gunman killed several people in downtown Fifth and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Broken glass and police gangs can be seen at Fountain Square's fifth banking center on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Four people died, including the gunman and several injured after an active shooting situation in downtown Cincinnati. .
For an hour that would have been occupied by people during lunchtime, Fountain Square is silent, with a police scotch flapping in the wind, after a lethal shot in front of the fifth center. The shooting just after nine in the morning killed four people, including the gunman and two wounded.

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A gunman killed several people in Fifth Center and Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Bullet holes are visible at Fountain Square's fifth banking center, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. Four people have died, including the gunman and several injured after an active shooting situation in downtown Cincinnati on the fifth floor of Fountain Square. .
Police are investigating the scene after a shooting that killed several people in Fifth Center on Fountain Square after a shooting that killed several people on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in downtown Cincinnati.

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Image of the street level at the fifth building of the third center on Fountain Square after a shooting with multiple deaths on Thursday, September 6, 2018, in downtown Cincinnati.

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The fountain's square remains closed nine hours after an active gunman killed several people on Fountain Square and the fifth center of downtown Cincinnati, Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Duke Energy Convention Center presents a special design to honor the lives of those who were lost in the fifth shot of the third bank downtown. The colors represent the colors of the City seal, the design also reinforces the #CincyStrong feeling. Photo taken on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Duke Energy Convention Center presents a special design to honor the lives of those who were lost in the fifth shot of the third bank downtown. The colors represent the colors of the City seal, the design also reinforces the #CincyStrong feeling. Photo taken on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

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Where the shooting occurred: The shooting took place in the hall and loading dock of the fifth bank, at 511 Walnut St., police said.

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Location of fifth center in Cincinnati, Ohio, where five people were shot.
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Vigils and services: Sub-Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Canon Manoj M. Zacharia, said the immediate response of his church is to open the shrine for prayer and to welcome people in the church. church.

They offer an interreligious prayer service at 5:15 pm September 6th. Christ Church Cathedral is located at 318 Fourth St.

The Cincinnati Reds will pay tribute to the victims of Thursday's shooting at the Great American Ball Park, with a first launch at 6:40 pm East.

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The streets remain closed: Around 14:20 Fifth Street, between Vine and Walnut, is the only road that remains closed after the mortal fire.

Pedestrian traffic is limited near the fifth lap.

More: Live video and tweets from filming at Fifth Third Bank in downtown Cincinnati

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Police response: The police search the fifth floor by floor, said Police Lieutenant Steve Saunders of the Cincinnati Police Department.

No officer was injured, according to radio traffic, and a suspect is in detention. The FBI is on the scene and helps the police.

Hoxworth needs blood donations: Blood is already provided to meet current needs, tweeted Hoxworth Blood Center. More donations are needed to ensure adequate supplies.

More details: According to the police, a victim was on Fifth and Walnut Streets.

Another victim was located in the nearby Graeter Ice Cream Shop.

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The police are escorting people away from the area where an active shooter has been reported in the fifth center of downtown Cincinnati. (Photo: The Enquirer / Meg Vogel)

Fifth Third Center and Fountain Square are in the center of downtown Cincinnati's business district.

Zach Fritzhand, who works on the second floor of the Westin Hotel building, said the people he had seen on the stretchers were not moving.

"There was certainly a lot of blood involved," he said.

A witness in the shooting said at least three people were injured during the shooting.

At least 15 shots were fired, said Leonard Cain.

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Cain was returning to the inside of the bank when someone alerted him of the shooting.

First responders treated someone at a mast on Fountain Square.

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