Grand jury indicts 2 people for Flats mass shooting that injured 6

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Cuyahoga County Grand Jury has indicted two people in connection with the mass shooting in the Flats this past September.

Savone Robinson, 21, was indicted on six counts of felonious assault, two counts of aggravated riot, and one count of discharge of a firearm on or near a prohibited premises.

Erick Sharp, 19, was indicted on two counts of aggravated riot.

A 17-year-old boy is also facing charges in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court.

The juvenile is charged with seven counts of felonious assault, one count of discharge of a firearm on or near prohibited premises, one count of aggravated riot, one count of having weapons under disability, one count of tampering with evidence, one count of carrying a concealed weapon, and one count of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.

“What should have been a day of excitement and celebration turned into a scene of fear and chaos,” said Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley. “Firing multiple rounds into a crowd of hundreds shows a complete disregard for human life. It’s a miracle no one was killed.”

The shooting happened around 6:20 pm. on Sept. 7 in the 1000 block of W. 10th St.

Cleveland police said there was an issue with overcrowding at Play Bar and Grill, both inside and outside the establishment.

The Fire Marshall was notified and responded along with other Cleveland firefighters.

When they arrived, police said the crowd inside Play Bar and Grill was pushed outside and altercations started, with gunshots ringing out.

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Police said they recovered 40 shell casings from four weapons as evidence.

A total of six people, including one suspect, were shot.

Here’s what police have shared about the five victims:

21-year-old woman shot in the foot
45-year-old man shot in knee
22-year-old man shot in thigh
18-year-old woman shot in abdomen
16-year-old boy shot in front teeth

The city of Cleveland boarded up Play Bar and Grill several hours after the shooting.

On Sept. 10, city officials declared Play Bar and Grill a nuisance, according to a letter sent to the owner.

On Sept. 11, the bar’s lease was terminated and the Flats East Development, LLC has retaken possession of the property.

According to city officials, the following incidents occurred over the last three months at Play Bar and Grill:

On Aug. 18, report of fighting inside
On July 5, report of shooting inside
On June 6, report of a patron pulling a gun on a valet

“The administration has a responsibility and remains committed to safeguarding the lives of our residents and visitors, which necessitated immediate action to prevent further tragedy,” said city officials.