Crime & Safety
Off-Duty Cleveland Police Officer Involved In Shooting
The officer tried to intervene in a fight when a man shot another person. The officer then fired at the shooter.
CLEVELAND — An off-duty Cleveland police officer was involved in a shooting on Friday evening, the department announced.
Investigators believe a 44-year-old man got into an argument with a 22-year-old on W. 38th and Newark on Friday evening. An off-duty police officer attempted to intervene, but the 22-year-old shot the 44-year-old in the foot.
The off-duty officer then fired a shot at the 22-year-old, but did not hit him. The 22-year-old ran off, but was taken into custody shortly after the incident, police said.
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Members of the Cleveland police Use of Deadly Force investigation team are taking part in the investigation. The 44-year-old was taken to a hospital for his injury and has since been treated and released.
The incident is still under investigation.
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