Crime
Siblings 21-year-old Mariana Grier and 20-year-old Antwon Grier killed in Euclid apartment complex shooting
One suspect, an 18-year-old woman, was detained in Garfield Heights with assistance from the local police department.
Euclid, Ohio – Two siblings, identified as 21-year-old Mariana Grier and 20-year-old Antwon Grier, were fatally shot during a gathering in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Euclid Avenue near East 221st Street on Tuesday evening.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner confirmed the deaths, which occurred after gunfire erupted among a crowd in the complex’s parking lot shortly after 7 p.m.
Both siblings sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to University Hospitals, where they were pronounced dead.
Surveillance footage from the Green Ridge Apartments captured the moments leading up to the shooting.
The video shows a group of four women gathered in a back parking lot. One of the women appeared agitated and punched her hand, as though preparing for a confrontation.
A blue SUV, reportedly driven by Mariana, is seen entering the area shortly afterward. According to the apartment manager, Mariana and her sister, who resides in the complex, were returning from a grocery trip.
As the SUV turned into the parking lot, Antwon Grier is seen confronting the group of women. Moments later, the women scattered as the SUV moved to another part of the lot.
Footage then shows Mariana and her sister exiting the SUV and attempting to flee the scene. Tragically, Mariana collapses suddenly, having been struck by gunfire.
Euclid police stated in a news release that they have developed strong leads in the case. One suspect, an 18-year-old woman, was detained in Garfield Heights with assistance from the local police department. She has since been handed over to Euclid authorities for questioning.
Officials have not disclosed further details about the suspect’s role or potential motives in the shooting.
The incident has left the Euclid community shaken. The apartment complex, which houses many families, is now the site of a somber investigation as residents grapple with the violent loss of two young lives.
Authorities continue to investigate and are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Euclid Police Department.
Crime
Agent Nic Graham Dies After Being Shot in Lakewood Police Shootout With Suspect Gabriel Garcia on RTD Bus
LAKEWOOD, Colorado — A Lakewood police agent who was critically wounded during a shootout with a suspect aboard an RTD bus has died, authorities confirmed. The fallen officer was identified as Nic Graham, a member of the Lakewood Police Department since 2019.
Graham was among four police agents injured Thursday evening when an armed confrontation erupted near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. A civilian bystander was also struck by gunfire.
The shooting followed a police search for a suspect connected to a hit-and-run crash reported earlier in the day.
Police said the incident initially began shortly before 3:45 p.m. Thursday, following a hit-and-run collision near Kipling Street and West 13th Avenue in Lakewood.
Witnesses told investigators that the suspect ran away almost immediately after the crash. However, they provided officers with a description that helped police identify and search for the individual.
Lakewood Police Public Information Agent John Romero said witnesses were able to give officers a useful description of the person who fled the scene.
Several hours later, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Lakewood police agent recognized the individual boarding an RTD bus near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Officers approached the suspect at approximately 6:32 p.m. Police said the individual opened fire on officers, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Responding officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene and was identified as Gabriel Garcia.
Garcia was reportedly on parole when the shooting occurred.
The circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain part of the ongoing investigation.
Four Lakewood police agents suffered gunshot wounds during the confrontation. Their injuries ranged from serious to critical, and all four were transported to nearby hospitals.
Despite receiving emergency medical treatment, Graham later died from his injuries.
One civilian bystander was also hit by gunfire and hospitalized. The person’s condition had not been publicly disclosed as of Friday afternoon.
Hospital updates released Friday morning indicated that two agents treated at Denver Health Medical Center had been released. Another remained hospitalized, while officials had not provided a complete update on the remaining injured individuals.
Graham began serving with the Lakewood Police Department in 2019 after graduating from the police academy.
Throughout his law enforcement career, he contributed to criminal investigations and earned recognition for his work.
One of his notable achievements came in 2023, when he received the department’s Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award for his contributions to investigations targeting gang members.
Police Chief Philip Smith paid tribute to Graham, highlighting his dedication, compassion and commitment to helping others.
Chief Smith said Graham demonstrated those qualities throughout his career, from his early days on patrol to his investigative work.
His death has left the department and the wider Lakewood community grieving the loss of an officer who dedicated his career to public service.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities examine the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation.
The shooting resulted in the death of suspect Gabriel Garcia, the fatal injury of Agent Nic Graham, injuries to three additional police agents and a civilian bystander.
Officials have not released a final investigative account of the incident. Further updates are expected as investigators establish the complete sequence of events.