2 Fatal Shootings In Cleveland Wednesday Night

CLEVELAND, OH — Two men were shot to death on Wednesday in Cleveland. Both incidents took place on the city's east side in the late evening hours.

A 21-year-old was shot and killed near 1161 E. 123 St. at about 10:10 p.m. in a drive-by shooting. Police were called to the scene and administered first aid to the 21-year-old, to no avail. Kevin King Jr., 21, died at the scene.

A 15-year-old was also shot in the drive-by. He was hit in the ankle, but survived. (To stay up to date on local stories, subscribe to the Patch Cleveland newsletter. As news breaks and the story develops, you will be the first to receive updates from Patch.)

Police were told that the suspect in the drive-by was in a silver Ford F150. The car fled from the scene, speeding north on E. 123. Homicide and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office were called to the scene. Detectives are still investigating the incident.

A second fatal shooting occurred an hour later, at 11:30 p.m. on Hampden Ave. Police were called to the scene for reports of a shooting. Officers found a 35-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds in the area. First aid was administered until EMS arrived and rushed the man to a hospital. Frederick Jones Jr. died at University Hospitals.

Police are still investigating the Hampden Ave. incident as well.

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