The horrifying July 26 Cincinnati beatdown that shocked the nation now has another suspect in custody. Police say 38-year-old Patrick Rosemond was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia, and charged with two counts of felonious assault and aggravated riot.
Rosemond’s arrest marks the fifth in connection with the brutal attack near Elm and Fourth Streets, which left two people seriously injured — including a woman who was beaten unconscious in broad daylight.
The other suspects — Dominique Kittle, Jermaine Matthews, Montianez Merriweather, and Dekyra Vernon — are already in custody, though Matthews has since posted bond.
According to police, the FBI and the Atlanta Metropolitan Major Offender’s Task Force assisted in taking Rosemond into custody. He will be extradited back to Cincinnati to face charges.
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The vicious assault, captured on viral social media videos, sparked outrage across the country. The footage showed a crowd of people standing by as two individuals were attacked. One of the victims, a woman identified only as Holly, was repeatedly punched and kicked until she lost consciousness.
In a heartbreaking update, Holly posted a video online explaining her ongoing recovery. “It’s been very, very hard, and I’m still recovering,” she said. “I still have very bad brain trauma.” She also thanked Americans who contributed to a fundraiser that is helping cover her medical bills and living expenses while she remains unable to work.
“Each day, I’m feeling a little bit better and better,” Holly shared. But she admitted the road ahead remains long: “Externally, my injuries are healing, but internally there is a lot of damage that has been done. I’ve been in and out of hospitals and specialists, and it’s going to be an ongoing battle for a very long time.”
In a sobering revelation, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge said that despite approximately 100 witnesses to the assault, only one person called 911. “Trust me when I say this,” Theetge said, “had the Cincinnati Police Department been notified in real time, our officers would have responded with urgency and force to protect life.”
