Crime
Dominic Gavin and Shayne Hannan found deceased inside a room at the Euclid Motel in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Authorities have identified the two men who were found deceased inside a room at the Euclid Motel earlier this week, as investigators continue working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths.
According to officials, police officers and EMS crews responded to the Euclid Motel on Euclid Avenue on Wednesday, May 6, after the property owner discovered two unresponsive adult males inside one of the motel rooms.
Dispatch reports indicate that one victim was found face down on the floor, while the second man was reportedly discovered bleeding while seated in a chair inside the room.
Authorities also noted that blood was found throughout portions of the scene, prompting an extensive investigation by law enforcement and forensic personnel.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified the deceased men as 27-year-old Dominic Gavin of North Canton and 38-year-old Shayne Hannan of Bellaire.
Despite the disturbing condition of the scene, investigators reportedly believe the deaths may have been related to a possible overdose. However, officials have not yet released an official cause or manner of death pending autopsy results and toxicology testing.
Police remained at the motel for several hours as detectives processed evidence and interviewed potential witnesses.
No arrests have been announced, and authorities have not indicated whether foul play is suspected.
The investigation remains ongoing as officials await additional forensic findings from the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Crime
61-year-old Sharon killed by ex-boyfriend in Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium shooting, Craig Sipe charged with murder
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Craig Alan Sipe, 63, of Akron, has been charged with aggravated murder following a fatal shooting at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium on Sunday morning, October 18, 2026, according to the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department.
Police said officers responded to reports of a shooting inside the fitness facility on 4th Street at approximately 9:30 a.m.
During the initial investigation, authorities determined that a 61-year-old woman had been shot and seriously injured.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment but later died from her injuries, police confirmed. Her name has not been officially released by authorities.
According to the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, preliminary findings indicate that the suspect targeted one victim before fleeing the area. Investigators believe the shooting was domestic-related, although authorities have not publicly disclosed further details about the circumstances that led to the violence.
Sipe, who is from Akron, later turned himself in to Cuyahoga Falls police. He was taken into custody and transported to the Summit County Jail.
Authorities have charged Sipe with one count of aggravated murder in connection with the woman’s death. He was expected to be arraigned on Monday, October 19, according to the information released about the case.
The charge represents an allegation, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.
The Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium was closed following the shooting and was scheduled to remain closed through Monday, October 19, 2026, as the investigation continued.
Police have not released additional information about the events leading up to the shooting or the relationship between the suspect and the victim. Investigators said further details would be shared as they become available and when appropriate.
The City of Cuyahoga Falls also expressed condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones as they cope with the loss.
The Cuyahoga Falls Police Department continues to investigate the fatal shooting. Authorities have not publicly released the victim’s identity, and additional details about the case remain limited.
The investigation is ongoing as officials work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.