Seven teenagers were injured during a shooting in Cleveland's Lee-Harvard neighborhood, which reportedly occurred amidst an impromptu drag race yesterday morning. Cleveland.com reports the incident happened after midnight near the intersection of Lee Road and Harvard Avenue.
Responding to initial tips about drag racing, police were alerted to the gunfire while still en route to the area. Upon arrival, officers discovered seven gunshot victims, with ages ranging from 18 to 19 years. According to Cleveland19, three of the teens were transported to the hospital by private vehicles, while the remaining four received care from Cleveland Emergency Medical Services.
A 21-year-old male was arrested in connection with the incident and faces a charge for improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle. News 5 Cleveland conveyed that the Shaker Heights Police Department had stopped a vehicle harboring three individuals later identified to have been present at the shooting scene.
Searches conducted by the authorities led to the recovery of three firearms in the apprehended suspect's car. In a second car, which was used to transport two of the injured teens to the hospital, officers found two additional guns. "All recovered evidence will be processed as part of the ongoing investigation," as announced by Cleveland Police in a statement obtained by Cleveland19. While the victims sustained non-fatal injuries, Cleveland Police continues to seek more information from anyone who can shed light on the events leading up to the shooting.
