A man was found shot to death on Cleveland’s East Side on Saturday, after first responders were called to the 3400 block of East 98th Street, according to city EMS officials. The victim, described only as an adult man, had a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released his name or any information about a possible suspect as the investigation moves forward.
Responders at the scene
Cleveland EMS dispatchers told FOX 8 Cleveland that crews were sent to the 3400 block of East 98th Street, where they found the man with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and Cleveland police launched an investigation. As of that report, the Cleveland Division of Police had not released further details.
Neighborhood context
The stretch of East 98th Street near Union Avenue has seen deadly violence before. In 2021, a shooting at the nearby Union Square Apartments left two men dead, as reported by Cleveland 19. Local reporting over the years has chronicled recurring gun violence in parts of the East Side and the challenges detectives face when working complex scenes with multiple shooters. City homicide detectives are now leading the investigation into Saturday’s killing.
Investigation under way
The Cleveland Division of Police homicide unit is handling the case and has not announced any arrests. Investigators have not released a possible motive or descriptions of suspects, and FOX 8 Cleveland reported that available information remains limited. Officials are asking anyone with tips to contact the department’s detectives or the designated tip line.
