Crime & Safety
34-Year-Old Shot To Death On Front Porch In Cleveland
Police said the man was found dead on the front porch of his second-floor apartment on the city's east side.
CLEVELAND — A 34-year-old man was shot to death on the east side of Cleveland on Monday evening, police announced. The man was found on the front porch of his second floor apartment.
Police were called to Woodside Avenue at 11:20 p.m.They found the man on the front porch and gave him first aid. EMS rushed the man to University Hospitals but he was later pronounced dead.
The Cleveland police homicide unit and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's office are taking part in the investigation.
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On Tuesday morning, the medical examiner identified the 34-year-old as Ian Hampton, of Cleveland.
A police spokesperson said witnesses could not identify the shooter.
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Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact investigators at 216-623-5464. Anonymous information can be provided via crimestoppers via 216-25-CRIME.
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