What began as a single call about a suspected dead person on Cleveland’s East Side turned into a grim discovery Monday, as police located two bodies near East 162nd Street and Midland Avenue in South Collinwood. Homicide detectives were called to the scene, and while processing the area, they found a second body nearby. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has taken custody of both sets of remains while investigators work to determine who the victims are and how they died. Police said the case is in its very early stages and that there is currently no indication of an ongoing threat to public safety.
What police say
Officers first responded to a call about a suspected dead person near East 162nd Street and Midland Avenue and found one body at the scene. Homicide detectives were then brought in and, during their investigation, discovered a second body close by. The ages of the individuals have not been released, and detectives described the investigation as early and ongoing. These details were reported by WOIO.
Where it happened
The discovery unfolded in South Collinwood, a largely residential neighborhood on Cleveland’s East Side. The scene sits a short distance from Ginn Academy, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's all-boys high school located at 655 East 162nd Street. The school’s address and basic information are listed by Ginn Academy.
How to help
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Cleveland Division of Police Homicide Unit at (216) 623-5464. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County at (216) 252-7463 or via 25Crime.com. Officials said they plan to release additional details as investigators continue to process the scene and follow leads.
