Crime & Safety
Young Girl Shot In East Cleveland On Sunday Night
Police are investigating after a young girl was hurt in a shooting in East Cleveland.
EAST CLEVELAND, OH — An 8-year-old girl was shot in East Cleveland on Sunday night, according to police.
The shooting happened in the Forest Hills neighborhood. The child was taken to a nearby hospital and underwent emergency surgery, Fox 8 reported.
It's unclear if police are searching for or have identified a suspect. However, News 5 is reporting witnesses indicated the girl may have been hurt in a drive-by shooting.
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