Police Take 14-Year-Old Into Custody After 16-Year-Old Is Killed at Mayfield Heights Raising Cane’s
Charges remain unannounced, with state agents assisting the inquiry.
Overview
- The victim was identified as Phillip Longino Jr., 16, of Cleveland, who was found near the front entrance and later pronounced dead at Hillcrest Hospital.
- Officers responded around 10 p.m. Sunday to the Raising Cane’s on 5880 Mayfield Road in Mayfield Heights.
- A preliminary review indicates the shooting followed a fight involving youths inside the restaurant.
- A 14-year-old from South Euclid is in custody, and an 18-year-old from Cleveland has been detained as part of the investigation.
- The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting local police, and investigators are seeking tips at 440-442-2323, ext. 333.