1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Lorain apartment complex, police say

LORAIN, Ohio (WOIO) - Lorain police confirmed to 19 News that one man died and another is in the hospital following a shooting at an apartment complex.

The shooting happened in the 1000 block of Tower Boulevard around 3 p.m. Tuesday.

19-year-old Abraham Thomas Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

19 News spoke with Thomas’ grandfather. He said the whole family is struggling to make sense of such a senseless tragedy.

“Right now, I’m trying to hold it together for her, but it’s real hard, devastating, you know, what’s going on,” Ricky said. “You know you see it on tv and hear about it everywhere else, but you didn’t think it would happen this soon right here.”

Thomas’ grandfather said his grandson was sitting in his car with his friend right in front of his apartment.

“A car rolled up and about five or six shots were shot, and I think he was hit in the throat and his mom heard it from in the house,” Ricky said. “She ran out and when she got out here, she held him and went to get a towel while the neighbor held him in her arms, and he took his last breath and called for mama.”

The other victim was taken to Mercy Hospital.

Lorain Police are currently looking for a four-door, Blue, Ford Focus.

“The Sgt told me they got a picture of the car and they gonna find him,” said Ricky. “That’s what they told me, shook my hand and told my daughter they gonna find him for sure. If anybody out there know anything just call. You ain’t got to give your name just call. We’ll thank you very much.”

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to contact Detective Kurt Graupmann at 440-204-2105.

This is a developing story, return to 19 News for updates.