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Two suspects linked to the widely-shared assault in downtown Cincinnati on July 26 have been released on bond, as authorities actively search for an eighth individual reportedly involved.
The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office informed Fox News Digital that DeKyra Vernon, aged 24, and Aisha Devaughn, aged 25, were freed from the Hamilton County Jail on Friday.
During Vernon’s arraignment on Thursday, her bond was lowered from $250,000 to $25,000 at 10%, and Devaughn’s bond similarly decreased from $300,000 to $25,000 at 10% on the same day.
During an Aug. 1 news conference, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said everyone involved in the attack would be charged.
He stated, “I concur with Pastor Lynch, that undoubtedly this matter poses a public safety challenge requiring further investigation, more charges, and the arrest of everyone involved.”
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval is seen taking part in a candidate forum with Brian Frank, hosted by the Cincinnati NAACP on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Cincinnati.
Reverend Damon Lynch, a community figure, criticized during a news conference that the victims, who are Caucasian, have not faced charges.
“But when I see the mugshots, I only see people who look like me,” said Lynch, who is Black. “I don’t see the person who re-engaged. And so until we see all the mugshots, this is still a racial issue.”
