Reward increased in Kelsie Crow slaying

Two couples have donated an additional $1,000 to the reward offered for information about the killing of Kelsie Crow.

The donation to Crime Stoppers by Mary and John Locaputo and Beth and Jeff Bradshaw brings the total reward to $11,000 for information leading to a successful prosecution for the April shooting.

"My family made this donation to encourage cooperation with law enforcement. This family deserves to know who murdered their daughter," Locaputo said.

Crow was killed April 4 after gunfire broke out as several hundred party attendees began to disperse along Melrose Avenue in Walnut Hills. Investigators said about 60 rounds were fired during the shooting, and three people were struck.

Cincinnati Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell told The Enquirer in April that he was confident progress was being made in the case, and that he thought his officers are closing in on an arrest.

Nearly three months after the shooting, police have not reported any arrests made in connection with the incident.