Early Monday, a man in his 30s was critically wounded in a shooting on Cleveland's East Side near Mile Avenue and East 95th Street, turning the intersection into an active crime scene and shutting it down as crews worked the area. Paramedics rushed the victim to MetroHealth, where he remained in critical condition, according to emergency responders. Reporters at the scene also noted a car that nearly plowed into a nearby building while officers were processing evidence, adding another jolt of anxiety to an already tense morning.
Police response at Mile Avenue and E. 95th
Cleveland police and EMS arrived at the intersection early Monday, and paramedics transported the wounded man to MetroHealth Medical Center, according to 19 News. The outlet reports the victim is a man in his 30s and that the intersection stayed closed while investigators collected shell casings, documented the scene, and spoke with witnesses.
Where he was taken
The man was taken to MetroHealth's main campus, a Level I trauma center that lists its address as 2500 MetroHealth Drive in Cleveland. MetroHealth provides 24/7 emergency and trauma services and is equipped to handle severe gunshot wounds.
Context: recent east-side shootings
This shooting is the latest in a series of violent incidents reported on Cleveland's East Side in recent weeks. 19 News reported on a fatal May 7 shooting in a nearby area, and local coverage has documented a troubling pattern that has shaken residents and rideshare drivers alike. Cleveland Scene previously detailed earlier shootings that put many drivers on edge.
Cleveland police have not yet released additional information about the Monday shooting, and it remains unclear whether any arrests have been made. This story will be updated as police or city officials provide more details.
