Crime
17-year-old Sincere Rowdy killed in shooting near Ohio high school campus after game
A 15-year-old male, was taken into custody at a local residence on Saturday evening.
A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that tragically claimed the life of a 17-year-old and injured four others near an Ohio high school. The incident occurred shortly after a football game in Euclid, a suburb of Cleveland.
The Euclid Police Department announced on Sunday that the lone suspect, a 15-year-old male, was taken into custody at a local residence on Saturday evening. He is now being held at the Cuyahoga County juvenile detention center.
The victim who lost their life in the shooting has been identified as 17-year-old Sincere Rowdy of Euclid. Four other teenagers, aged 16 or 17, were also wounded and transported to local hospitals. Their names are being withheld at this time.
In a statement, the Euclid Police Department expressed their deepest condolences to the families and friends affected by this devastating tragedy.
The Euclid City School District confirmed that the victims included some Euclid students and teenagers from other nearby schools. While the deceased student was not enrolled in the district’s schools, they mourned the loss of a young life and offered their heartfelt sympathies to the family and community.
Counseling services will be available at all schools starting on Tuesday to support students and staff coping with this tragic event.
Middletown, Ohio — Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal weekend shooting in Middletown as 49-year-old Christopher Bullock, according to the Butler County Coroner’s Office.
Officers with the Middletown Police Department responded around 12:00 p.m. Sunday to reports of gunfire in the area of Roosevelt Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Bullock was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Officials have not released the condition of the surviving victim.
At this time, police have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Kristi Hughes at 513-425-7733 or via email at kristi.hughes@cityofmiddletown.org. Tips may also be provided through police dispatch at 513-425-7701.
Detective Hughes is further urging residents in the area to review home or business security footage for any suspicious individuals or vehicles that may have been present around the time of the shooting. The investigation remains active and ongoing.