Crime
16-year-old boy killed after shooting on Hoppensack Avenue in Cleveland
Cleveland authorities are conducting an investigation into the tragic shooting death of a 16-year-old boy late Sunday night.
According to the Cleveland Police Department, the shooting occurred on Sunday, January 12, around 11:30 p.m. in the 6500 block of Hoppensack Avenue.
When officers arrived at the scene, they were informed by emergency medical personnel that the teenager had already been transported to a local hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound.
Tragically, despite medical efforts, the victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Law enforcement officials are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Detectives are gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses to piece together the events leading to this devastating incident.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Tips can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers or directly to the Cleveland Police Department.
This incident marks another heartbreaking loss for the community, as investigators and city leaders continue to address the rising impact of gun violence on Cleveland’s youth. Updates will be provided as more details become available.
Crime
One Dead, One Injured in Apparent Self-Defense Shooting Outside Cali Rose 15 Kitchen in Lakeland
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 9:31 p.m., officers with the Lakeland Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at Cali Rose 15 Kitchen, formerly known as Rush Hour Bar & Grill, located at 1323 Ariana Street in Lakeland.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that two individuals—identified as Jesse Banks, 28, of Lakeland, and Nicholas Lue, 26, of West Palm Beach—had sustained gunshot wounds.
Both men were transported to Lakeland Regional Health for emergency treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Banks was pronounced deceased.
Lue was stabilized and remains hospitalized in recovery.
Preliminary findings from witness interviews and physical evidence at the scene indicate that the incident began as a verbal altercation between Banks, Lue, and another individual, identified as Tre D’Shon Huntly, 24, of Lakeland.
The confrontation occurred just outside the restaurant’s front entrance.
According to investigators, the dispute escalated when Banks physically struck Huntly in the head.
At that moment, a male standing just inside the business opened the front door in defense of Huntly.
Banks and Lue then allegedly turned their aggression toward this second individual, producing a firearm and pointing it at him.
In response, Huntly drew a handgun and discharged several rounds, striking both Banks and Lue.
A handgun was later recovered from Banks at the scene.
Huntly remained at the location and fully cooperated with detectives during the investigation.
Based on the information available, it appears Huntly acted in self-defense.
No criminal charges have been filed at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is urged to contact Detective Neal Robertson at 863-834-6971 or via email at neal.robertson@lakelandgov.net.