Police ID Newport shooting suspect

Update, 5:15 a.m.: Newport police identified the suspect in a Wednesday night shooting in Newport.

Newport police Sgt. Chris Fangman said the victim in the shooting verified the identity of shooting suspect as Aaron McDowell, 32.

Fangman told The Enquirer on Wednesday that police arrested McDowell minutes after the shooting occurred, but did not confirm his identity and suspected connection to the shooting until later in the night.

Previous report: A man was shot during a fight near the corner of York and 10th streets in Newport Wednesday night, police said.

Newport police officers responded to reports of a fight at approximately 9 p.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound to the leg, Sgt. Chris Fangman said.

Minutes later, an officer arrested a suspect that police believe to be the shooter in the 800 block of Monmouth Street, Fangman said.

The victim was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment, police said. His condition is unknown.

Witnesses reported a large group of about 20 people were fighting before a gunshot was heard.

Fangman said police are searching for another person-of-interest who was present at the incident, but have only made one arrest.

"It's been so long ago, I don't even remember," Fangman said about the last time Newport experienced a shooting.

Police have not identified the suspect or the victim. No further details are available.