Man Shot, Dies After Marijuana Deal Goes Bad

CLEVELAND, OH – A 29-year-old man is dead after being shot when a marijuana deal went bad late Sunday, police said. Homicide detectives are looking for two suspects involved in the shooting.

Officers were called Sunday at 11:30 p.m. to the home at 3217 W. 52nd St., where they found the home's resident on the kitchen floor bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. A woman also was at the home and hiding when the shooting occurred.

A boy came to the home to buy marijuana from the victim, and then two other males wearing masks and gloves and armed with handguns came through a rear door. The armed men tried to bind the victim with duct tape, and during the scuffle that ensued one of the suspects shot the victim.

Medics arrived and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

No arrests have been made in the shooting. Homicide detectives and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating. Police also are investigating whether the boy, who fled after the shooting, was involved, Cleveland police Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia said.

Three dogs found at the home were taken to the city kennel following the incident.

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