1 dead, 1 arrested after shooting, police chase on Cleveland’s east side

Published: Sep. 4, 2026 at 8:20 AM EDT|Updated: Sep. 4, 2026 at 3:17 PM EDT

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland police said one man is dead and another is under arrest after a shooting late Thursday in the city’s Buckeye-Shaker Square neighborhood.

According to police, a ShotSpotter alert tipped officers off to a possible shooting around 11:36 p.m.

Officers arrived to the 11800 block of Forest Avenue and found Jaylan Craig, 20, of Cleveland, shot multiple times.

He died on scene.

Police said while on the way to Forest Avenue, officers came across a vehicle suspected to be involved in the shooting.

A chase broke out, and according to police, the alleged shooter crashed in the area of East 116th Street and Kinsman Avenue.

He tried to run away but was arrested. His name was not released.

Police said a 41-year-old man was hurt in the crash and taken to a local hospital.

Officers added that they recovered two guns.

This is an active investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland police.

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.