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.
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.
In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.
Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.
Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.
Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.
The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.
Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.