Man shot dead on RTA bus on Cleveland’s East Side identified, officials say

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The victim shot and killed on a RTA Healthline bus Monday evening has been identified as David Kittreles, 21, of Cleveland, according to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner.

The shooting happened at the at the intersection of East 30th Street and Euclid Avenue around 7:30 p.m. in front of the First Methodist Church.

Kittreles was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Cleveland Police Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia.

A 28-year-old man was previously taken into custody for the shooting but was later released. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office declined to pursue charges, citing self-defense and Ohio’s ‘stand your ground’ laws.

According to police, Kittreles and his girlfriend entered the bus and walked to the back where the shooter was sitting with his girlfriend.

Kittreles then allegedly began punching the man and during the fight, the shooter pulled out a gun and shot Kittreles, police said.

The shooter then fled the scene and went to South Pointe Hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound, police said.

He was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center and was taken into custody after being treated.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland police at 216-623-5464.

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