Police: Man dead after being shot in The Flats near W 10th Street Sunday afternoon
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland police are investigating a shooting in The Flats that left one man dead Sunday afternoon.
According to police officials, the shooting happened at about 3:20 p.m. in the 1000 block of W 10th Street, less than a mile from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, where the NBA All-Star game was being held.
One man confirmed to be in his 30s, was reported to have been shot in the shoulder and chest next to a white Maserati.
Antwan Schand from Cleveland witnessed the commotion and the aftermath, “I seen the EMS they tried to help somebody, assist somebody, gave him CPR and tried to resuscitate the victim.”
Officers and Cleveland firefighters administered aid at the scene until Emergency Medical Service officers arrived.
He was then taken to MetroHealth Medical Center and was later pronounced dead.
A man named Myles from Atlanta who did not want to give his last name told 19 News, “This is really unfortunate about what happened. So, it’s really sad we’re out here trying to have fun and you know stuff like this goes on, and ruins a great opportunity for All-Star Weekend in the city of Cleveland.”
Police said the incident does not appear to be connected to the NBA All-Star Weekend events.
But it’s hard to ignore the timing of the violence, in the entertainment district, when the national spotlight is pointed towards Cleveland.
The victim’s name has not been disclosed by police.
It’s unclear if police have any suspects or if an arrest has been made.
The incident is still in the preliminary stages of the investigation, police said.
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