Crime & Safety

Teenager Dies After Shooting In Cleveland

A 16-year-old was shot in the head on Thursday. He died from his injuries on Sunday, police announced.

CLEVELAND — A 16-year-old was shot in the head on Thursday evening. He died from his injuries on Sunday, police announced.

At 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, police were called to Carson Avenue for reports of a shooting. They found the 16-year-old in the area.

The teenager was taken to University Hospitals for treatment. He was pronounced dead on Sunday.

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Members of the Cleveland police homicide unit are now investigating the killing.

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