Overview

• Cuyahoga County prosecutors filed charges on Oct. 15 in juvenile court, listing attempted murder, four counts of rape, two counts of felonious assault, strangulation and kidnapping.
• The attack occurred Sept. 13 in a field near East 148th Street and St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland’s Collinwood neighborhood, leaving the child with severe injuries described by her mother.
• Police reports say several children lured the 5-year-old to the field and assaulted her, and investigators continue to collect evidence while limiting public details due to the case’s sensitivity.
• A prosecutor’s office spokesperson said the investigation remains active, additional evidence is being received and arraignments for the accused children will be scheduled.
• Neighbors near the scene expressed shock and called for accountability, with some residents upset they were not informed about the incident sooner.