A man has been declared dead following a shooting that took place at a Maple Heights convenience store on the evening of New Year's Eve. The incident, which resulted in the death of the unidentified victim, occurred outside of the Convenience Food Mart located on Dunham Road, as reported by the Maple Heights Police Department.
Officers were called to the scene around 6:30 p.m. after witnesses reported to have heard gunshots. Upon arriving, police discovered the victim with a gunshot wound in the parking lot. He was quickly taken to Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries, according to information reported by WKYC.
The Maple Heights Police Department has not yet confirmed the circumstances that led up to the shooting and is still in the process of investigating. The name of the victim is expected to be released following the notification of next of kin. As of now, there have been no arrests made in connection with the shooting, and authorities are asking for anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with details that could assist in the investigation is urged to call the Maple Heights Police Department's detective bureau immediately. The call to action emphasizes actively contributing any knowledge they might have by contacting the department at 216-587-9624, as detailed by Cleveland19.
