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19-Year-Old Killed in Cleveland Flats Shooting as Wounded 24-Year-Old Suspect Is in Custody

Police say the shooting stemmed from an argument between the two men.

Overview

  • Officers on foot patrol heard gunfire around 2:33 a.m. in the 1000 block of West 11th Street while managing large crowds at bar closing.
  • Responding police found a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound who was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.
  • Police located a second victim, a 24-year-old man, who was treated by EMS and taken to a hospital for further care.
  • Investigators identified the 24-year-old as an alleged suspect who was placed under arrest and remains in custody during treatment.
  • Cleveland EMS reported the deceased as 21 years old, conflicting with police, as homicide and crime scene units continue the investigation.