Pre-dawn gunfire rattled a Mayfield Heights neighborhood early Tuesday, ending with one person in custody and a lot of unanswered questions, according to police. Neighbors on Temple Avenue called 911 after hearing shots just before sunrise, and officers who rushed to the scene did not find any injured victims. Investigators say the case remains very much active.
What police say
Mayfield Heights police told reporters that multiple shots were heard around 4:20 a.m. in the area of Temple Avenue. Several residents dialed 911, and responding officers determined there were no reported injuries, according to Cleveland 19. The outlet also reports that one person is in custody and that police have not released any identifying details while the investigation continues.
Recent violence in the area
The early-morning scare comes on the heels of other serious gun violence in Mayfield Heights this month, including a late-night shooting at a Raising Cane’s restaurant that left a teenager dead, as reported by News 5 Cleveland. That ongoing case, which prompted detectives to urge tipsters to contact the Mayfield Heights Detective Bureau publicly, is a reminder of why investigators are again urging residents to share any video or information they might have.
How to help investigators
Police are asking anyone with information about Tuesday’s gunfire to contact the Mayfield Heights Police Detective Bureau, and local outlets have shared the department’s tip line so residents know where to call. City officials have not released additional details and say they will provide updates as the investigation moves forward.
