A man was critically wounded in a pre-dawn shooting near East 78th Street and St. Clair Avenue on Cleveland’s East Side shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday, according to a social-media reel circulating early on May 23. Emergency crews transported the victim to University Hospitals, where the post says he underwent surgery and was placed in the intensive-care unit.
What We Know So Far
According to a reel posted by The Cleveland, Ohio Remembrance Page, the shooting unfolded just before 2 a.m., with emergency responders visible on the scene in the video. The post states the victim was taken to University Hospitals for surgery and placed in the ICU. It also notes that authorities had not released any suspect information at the time of the post.
St. Clair Corridor Has Seen Recent Violence
St. Clair Avenue has been the backdrop for several recent shootings and violent calls. A similar shooting near a St. Clair gas station was previously highlighted in another social-media post, and local television coverage documented an April parking-lot shooting near East 152nd Street and St. Clair Avenue. Together, those accounts point to a steady stream of violent incidents on Cleveland’s East Side in recent months and highlight the role community-shot video often plays in early reporting.
The reel did not include an official agency statement. This story will be updated as officials release more information. If you witnessed the incident or have video, contact the Cleveland Division of Police to share what you know.
