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17-year-old Sincere Rowdy killed in shooting near Ohio high school campus after game

A 15-year-old male, was taken into custody at a local residence on Saturday evening.

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A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that tragically claimed the life of a 17-year-old and injured four others near an Ohio high school. The incident occurred shortly after a football game in Euclid, a suburb of Cleveland.

The Euclid Police Department announced on Sunday that the lone suspect, a 15-year-old male, was taken into custody at a local residence on Saturday evening. He is now being held at the Cuyahoga County juvenile detention center.

The victim who lost their life in the shooting has been identified as 17-year-old Sincere Rowdy of Euclid. Four other teenagers, aged 16 or 17, were also wounded and transported to local hospitals. Their names are being withheld at this time.

In a statement, the Euclid Police Department expressed their deepest condolences to the families and friends affected by this devastating tragedy.

The Euclid City School District confirmed that the victims included some Euclid students and teenagers from other nearby schools. While the deceased student was not enrolled in the district’s schools, they mourned the loss of a young life and offered their heartfelt sympathies to the family and community.

Counseling services will be available at all schools starting on Tuesday to support students and staff coping with this tragic event.