Crime
Lavia Paul Wanted in Connection with the Fatal Shooting of Kiara Jackson in Cleveland
Cleveland Metroparks Police announced on Wednesday that an arrest warrant has been issued for Lavia M. Paul, 23, of Cleveland, in connection with the deadly incident.
Law enforcement officials are actively searching for Paul and are urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact Cleveland Metroparks Police at 440-333-4911 or submit tips to their local law enforcement agency.
The victim has been identified as Kiara Jackson, a 25-year-old mother of two young children, ages 6 and 7, according to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred around 3:40 a.m. Wednesday near the entrance to Mill Creek Falls, off Broadway Avenue.
Responding officers arrived to find Jackson deceased at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound.
Family members shared that Jackson had been at the park with a group of people prior to the shooting.
Authorities have not yet released further details about what led to the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Community members with any information that could aid the investigation are strongly encouraged to come forward.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.