Person Shot, Killed In Cleveland Heights On Monday Night

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — A person was shot and killed near Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights on Monday night, police announced.

According to police, 911 calls about a wounded man began coming in at 9:08 p.m. Callers said a person had been shot near the intersection of Mayfield and Eddington roads.

Officers arrived on the scene and found the victim in the street on Mayfield, with a gunshot wound to his torso. Police gave the man first aid until paramedics arrived and took him to University Hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead, police said.

Investigators believe the victim was shot while in a parking lot at the corner of Mayfield and Eddington. After being shot, the man ran into the street and then collapsed.

Police said the man was shot one time. No suspects have been identified at this time. Detectives are conducting a thorough investigation, Police Chief Annette Mecklenburg said.

The Cleveland Heights Police Department is requesting that anyone with information on this incident to contact us at 216-321-1234 or on our Tip Line at 216-291-5010. Callers may remain anonymous.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office said they do not yet have information on this death. The victim has not yet been identified by authorities.