Arrest Made In Killing Of 21-Year-Old Clevelander

CLEVELAND, OH — Two men have been arrested for the shooting death of Elante Johnson, 21. Police found Johnson on the ground on Morton Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds on April 9. Johnson was still breathing at the time, but he died after being transported to MetroHealth.

On Thursday, police arrested Damon Chapman, 25, and Marquez Williams, 27, in connection with Johnson's killing. Cleveland Police worked with the Fugitive Task Force to capture the two men.

Police said in April that Johnson had been leaving a gas station at about 3 p.m. when he was approached by an unknown male in the parking lot. The unidentified man pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots toward Johnson. Johnson tried to run, but the suspect chased him down.

Johnson was shot while fleeing, and fell to the ground around 6121 Morton. After collapsing, the suspect then shot Johnson several more times, police say.

When police arrived at the scene, Johnson was conscious and breathing. First aid was administered by officers until EMS arrived and transported him to MetroHealth, where Johnson later died.

Johnson had his own gun and dropped it while running from the suspect.

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