Shooting At Cleveland Birthday Party: 1 Dead, 2 Hurt

CLEVELAND — Three people were shot on Thursday night in Cleveland. One of the wounded died from his injuries, police said.

Shots were fired at 11:45 p.m. near E. 85th and Decker Avenue. Police found a 19-year-old on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest. He had a gun in his hand, police added.

Officers gave the 19-year-old first aid until EMS arrived and took him to University Hospitals, where he died.

Police then found a 38-year-old on E. 86th Street with a gunshot wound to his femur. He was also taken to University Hospitals, where he remains as of Sunday.

Finally, in the 7500 block of Decker, officers located a 26-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his leg and arm. He was also taken to University Hospitals, where he remains.

Investigators believe there was a birthday part at a house on E. 86th Street. An argument erupted at the party and multiple people were asked to leave. Moments later, gunshots rang out.

No witnesses have spoken to police. SWAT officers were called to the home hosting the party and found a gun inside the house.

No arrests have yet been made. Police continue to investigate the shooting.