The early morning calm was shattered in Wayne Hills when a large fight broke out around 4 a.m. on Thomas Avenue, prompting a heavy police response and a trip to the ER for one injured person.
Witnesses reported the melee in the 2000 block of Thomas Avenue, and within minutes, four police units and an ambulance arrived on scene. One assault victim was transported by medics to Southern Ohio Medical Center for treatment.
Officers took statements and information for reports, but no arrests were made at the time of the incident.
What To Do If You See a Brawl in Progress:
✅ Stay safe: Don’t try to intervene or break it up. Your safety comes first.
📞 Call 911 immediately: Give clear details — location, number of people involved, any weapons seen.
📸 If safe to do so, document: Photos or video (from a distance!) can help officers later.
🗣️ Give a statement: Even if you weren’t involved, your eyewitness account could make a big difference.
Fights like this aren’t just noisy — they’re dangerous. One wrong move can turn a scuffle into something much worse. Thanks to the fast response from Portsmouth Police and medics, this one didn’t turn deadly.
Let’s look out for each other — and leave the fighting to the professionals.
