Jasmine Blake Charged in Fatal Walnut Hills Shooting

Jasmine Blake has been identified as the suspect charged in the killing of Diamond “RedNose” Rice in Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, according to court records.

A homicide investigator stated in Blake’s criminal complaint that the charge is based on evidence collected at the scene, statements Blake allegedly made during 911 calls, and witness testimony. Investigators say the evidence indicates Blake used a handgun to shoot Rice during an argument, resulting in her death.

Cincinnati police responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday in the 2300 block of May Street. Officers found 33-year-old Diamond Rice suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save her life, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

The case remains under investigation.