1 Dead, 17 Wounded In Shooting In Cleveland

CLEVELAND — One person was killed and 17 people were wounded during a motorcycle club party on Cleveland's east side on Saturday night. Police said a fight broke out at the party and two groups began shooting at each other.

“The loss of life is a tragedy, no matter the circumstances and I extend my condolences to the victims in this incident,” said Mayor Frank Jackson. “Once again, the easy availability of guns and the disregard for life leads to tragedy. The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating this incident and these perpetrators will be brought to justice.”

At 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, police were called to the 3800 block E. 93rd Street for reports of shots fired. When officers arrived, there was chaos on the scene, according to a police spokesperson. Officers had to calm the party goers. They then found a 48-year-old man who had been shot multiple times. He was declared dead on the scene.

Investigators then learned that several other people had been wounded during the shooting but had left the scene and were now going to hospitals around Northeast Ohio.

Investigators learned that Omens Motorcycle Club was throwing an anniversary party, and members of the Zulus and the Wheels of Soul were also in attendance, police said. A fight then broke out and some of the attendees were thrown out. They returned later and began shooting at the other partiers. Some of the party goers fired back.

Police said a total of 18 people were shot during the chaos. Injuries ranged from serious to minor and were most of the wounded went to MetroHealth Medical Center and University Hospital.

“The Cleveland Division of Police is currently carrying on with this multi-layered and systematic approach to the investigation,” said Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams. “Investigators are making progress, though this process is extremely detailed and involved.”

Police did not say if anyone has been arrested but a Cleveland police spokesperson said the matter remains under investigation.

Anyone with information on the shooting has been asked to contact homicide detectives at 216-623-5464. Anonymous information can be provided to crimestoppers by calling 216-25-CRIME.