Overview

• Aaron Sharp, 24, who had only traffic offenses and a 2023 drug plea on his record, pleaded not guilty Monday to aggravated murder and felonious assault charges for allegedly killing his grandfather and brother and shooting two officers.
• Judge William Dawson set Sharp’s bond at $3 million and denied a defense request to lower the amount.
• Prosecutors are scheduled to present evidence to a Cuyahoga County grand jury within days to consider formal indictments.
• Officer Brandon Hernandez has been released from the hospital while Officer Joshua Durda remains in stable condition and is expected to undergo surgery later this week.
• East Cleveland’s 25-officer force has relied on the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies to cover patrols after the overnight manhunt and officer injuries.