Crime
16-year-old Elijah Harris killed in Slavic Village shooting
At this time, no arrests have been made.
A tragic shooting in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy late Sunday evening, January 12.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of East 56th Street and Hoppensack Avenue.
According to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim has been identified as Elijah Harris, a resident of Cleveland.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene and transported Harris to MetroHealth Medical Center. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the teenager succumbed to his injuries later that evening.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading to the shooting.
The investigation remains active, and law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward. Those with relevant details are encouraged to contact the Cleveland Police Department or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
This devastating event marks another incident of gun violence impacting the city’s youth, leaving the community in mourning.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.