Crime & Safety

18-Year-Old Shot To Death On Lawn In Cleveland

Police said they found the teenager on Tuesday night. He had been shot multiple times.

CLEVELAND — An 18-year-old was found shot to death on a lawn outside of a school in Cleveland.

At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, police were called to Hampden Avenue for a reported shooting. Officers found the 18-year-old on the lawn. There was a gun next to him.

Officers gave the man first aid until EMS arrived. The 18-year-old was then pronounced dead.

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Residents heard gunshots and then saw the 18-year-old laying on the lawn. No suspects have been identified in the shooting and no arrests have been made.

Detectives are still investigating the shooting.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland investigators at 216-623-5464. Anonymous information can be provided by calling Crimestoppers at 216-25-CRIME.

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