Brutal downtown brawl leaves victims bloodied as Cincinnati police launch investigation

Police in Cincinnati are investigating a viral video that shows what appears to be a violent brawl in the downtown section of the city.

The fight happened on Friday night, between Elm and Fourth Streets, according to FOX 19 in Cincinnati. Several videos of the fight have made the rounds on social media.

A man in a white t-shirt appears to be shoved to the ground by two other men and mercilessly beaten. The video then shows others in the crowd, women included, joining in on the beating. The man's head appears to be stomped multiple times.

The man continued to be battered for about 50 seconds before he was helped back onto his feet. 

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But he immediately took a step and fell back down. Several people responded to help the man back up, and one man could be heard saying, "My man’s drunk."

The man eventually gets back on his feet, and he appears to be bleeding from his head, nose and mouth. 

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A woman then appears to rush to the man's aid, but she is then attacked by the crowd. She suffers two brutal blows to the face, which send her slamming down on the pavement. She appears to be knocked unconscious after her head hits the pavement. 

It is unclear who the initial aggressors were. The man and woman seen being beaten in the video are White, and the large crowd that targets the pair is made up largely of Black assailants. 

Cincinnati Chief of Police Teresa Theetge told Fox News Digital she was disgusted by the brawl.

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"The behavior displayed is nothing short of cruel and absolutely unacceptable," she said in a statement.  "Our investigative team is working diligently to identify every individual involved in causing harm. It’s also important to clarify: this was a sudden dispute between individuals following a verbal altercation."

Over the weekend, Cincinnati hosted a music fest, and Chief Theetge said the fight was "not connected in any way" to the festival.

She asked anyone with information to contact the police department or call Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.

Hulk Hogan's son, Nick, shares touching tribute to his 'hero' following wrestling legend's death

Hulk Hogan’s son has penned his thoughts following the death of his father, the wrestling icon who he referred to as his "best friend" and "hero."

Nick Hogan posted a carousel of 20 pictures on Instagram of himself and his father over the years, and wrote an emotional caption to accompany them. 

Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, died Thursday after he suffered a possible cardiac arrest.

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"This has been overwhelming and extremely difficult," Hogan wrote in his tribute to his father. "Hearing so many kinds words and stories about my dad’s life, interactions and experiences with everyone has been incredible and comforting. My dad was the most incredible person I’ve ever known and will always be my hero. He was the most kind, loving and amazing father anybody could ask for.

"I spent a lot of time with him the past few years after moving back to Florida to be closer to him and I am so grateful for those memories. They are the best moments in my life. I would do anything to have him back, but I know now that he will always be watching over me. I will always remember the lessons and advice he gave me and carry on in a way that I know would make him proud. 

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"Thank you for being the best dad in the world and thank you for being my best friend. I love you so much Big Dog and I will miss you forever."

Nick is the son of the "Hulkster" and his ex-wife Linda, who they also shared a daughter, Brooke, with. Hulk and Linda Hogan filed for divorce in 2007. 

Before the divorce, the family was featured on the hit VH1 reality show, "Hogan Knows Best," which aired from 2005-07. 

Tana Lee, the wife of Nick Hogan, also posted a tribute to her father-in-law following his death. It showed them together on her wedding day in January, among other Instagram Stories on her page to honor him. 

Tributes to Hogan have poured in from all over, as former wrestling colleagues, celebrities, family, friends, and many more remembered the bigger-than-life personality that shined inside and out of the ring. 

"WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," the company wrote on Thursday, confirming news of his death. "One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s.

"WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans."

Hogan was set to join former pro wrestling executive Eric Bischoff in a new venture called Real American Freestyle. It was a fresh attempt at putting freestyle wrestling on the map. Hogan also dipped his toe into the political waters. He stumped for President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention and at a Madison Square Garden rally last year.

"We lost our Commissioner. We lost a friend. And the sport of wrestling lost one of its greatest champions, not just in the ring, but in spirit," Real American Freestyle (RAF) CEO and co-founder Chad Bronstein said in a statement.

"Hulk Hogan believed wrestling was more than just entertainment. He saw it as a brotherhood, a proving ground and a platform for greatness. That’s what Real American Freestyle was built to be, a new stage for the toughest, most passionate athletes on Earth. And Hulk was at the center of it.

"From day one, he threw his weight behind this league. He met with athletes. He watched tape, shared stories, and showed up like only he could. RAF was personal to him, something bigger than all of us. This league is part of his legacy, and we intend to honor it."

Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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