Anton McCall II, a 42-year-old man, was identified as the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred in Downtown Cleveland on Christmas Eve. According to Cleveland19, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's office released the identity of the deceased following the tragic incident that took place early in the morning on Tuesday.
Cleveland police responded to a call at around 3:30 a.m. near East 13th Street and Superior Avenue, where they discovered McCall unconscious with a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of the officers, who rendered first aid until Cleveland EMS arrived, McCall's condition was critical, as reported by FOX8. He was subsequently pronounced dead at MetroHealth Medical Center. The area, a normally bustling part of the city, remained closed for several hours as an investigation into the shooting began.
The investigation continues with little information about potential suspects or arrests. The Cleveland Division of Police has asked for the public's assistance. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call 216-623-5000 and reference report #2024-370349.
The police corrected an initial error regarding McCall's age. He was 42 years old, not 35, as previously provided by Cleveland EMS. WKYC shared this update in an editor's note, ensuring accurate information was conveyed to the public. As the Cleveland community copes with the loss of McCall, a palpable tension hangs in the air, awaiting answers that might bring some measure of closure to this unspeakable act of violence.
