Crime & Safety
Shooting At Cleveland Recreation Center, 1 Dead
One man was shot in the head and killed. A teenager was shot in both legs and was rushed to a local hospital.
CLEVELAND — Two people were shot at the Zelma George Recreation Center on Wednesday night. A 21-year-old man is dead and a 15-year-old was shot in both of their legs, Cleveland Police said when they relesed more information on the incident on Thursday morning.
The shooting happened at about 6:20 p.m. Police were called to the recreation center for reports of a shooting.
Witnesses told police that an argument started at the recreation center and then escalated until someone pulled out a gun. Shots were fired and hit both the victims.
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Officers found a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his head. After first aid was administered, he was rushed to University Hospitals, where he died.
Officers also found a 15-year-old boy with gunshot wounds to his legs. He was also rushed to University Hospitals. He has been treated and released from the hospital, police confirmed.
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The Cleveland Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is currently investigating the incident. Police are not releasing additional details.
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