The Cincinnati Bengals are donating $75,000 to those directly affected by the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, the organization announced Wednesday. The Bengals and NFL Foundation are donating to the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund, which helps those impacted by the shooting. “Dayton is part of our community and we are saddened by the tragic events that took place this weekend,” said Bengals Executive Vice President Katie Blackburn. “Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all of those affected.”Nine people were killed and dozens of others were injured early Sunday when a gunman opened fire in the city's historic Oregon District. The accused gunman, 24-year-old Connor Betts, was shot and killed by police. Federal investigators have taken the reins in the mass shooting, saying that the shooter had been "exploring violent ideologies." His motive is still unclear.

The Cincinnati Bengals are donating $75,000 to those directly affected by the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, the organization announced Wednesday.

The Bengals and NFL Foundation are donating to the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund, which helps those impacted by the shooting.


“Dayton is part of our community and we are saddened by the tragic events that took place this weekend,” said Bengals Executive Vice President Katie Blackburn. “Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all of those affected.”

Nine people were killed and dozens of others were injured early Sunday when a gunman opened fire in the city's historic Oregon District.

The accused gunman, 24-year-old Connor Betts, was shot and killed by police.

Federal investigators have taken the reins in the mass shooting, saying that the shooter had been "exploring violent ideologies." His motive is still unclear.