Medical examiner identifies Shaker Heights High School student fatally shot
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 17-year-old Shaker Heights High School student was fatally shot Monday evening in Cleveland’s Buckeye-Shaker neighborhood, according to police and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner.
The victim was identified as Jaiden Tunson, of Shaker Heights.
Cleveland police said officers were patrolling near East 130th Street and Buckeye Road around 7:30 p.m. when they heard gunshots. Officers found Tunson near South Moreland Boulevard and Buckeye Road with an apparent gunshot wound.
Officers performed lifesaving measures, but Cleveland EMS pronounced Tunson dead at the scene.
Police have not released information about a possible suspect or motive. Investigators said evidence indicates the shooting was not a drive-by shooting. Cleveland homicide detectives are investigating.
Shaker Heights schools closed Tuesday
Shaker Heights High School and Shaker Heights Middle School were closed Tuesday following Tunson’s death. The schools will reopen on Wednesday.
The district said students and staff could talk with counselors. In a statement, school officials said they were devastated by the loss and asked that Tunson’s family’s privacy be respected.
“A 17-year-old boy lost their life, those parents and that family sent that young man to school and at the end of the day, he didn’t come home,” Griffin said. “That’s the tragedy that we all need to be focused on. And bringing these perpetrators to justice.”
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