Gunfire at a busy Euclid intersection sent two people to the hospital today, snarling traffic and drawing a heavy police response near Shore Center Drive and St. Clair Avenue. Authorities said two victims were taken to nearby hospitals, but it was not immediately clear whether anyone had been arrested or how seriously the victims were hurt.
According to FOX 8, shots rang out near the intersection, and two people were transported by emergency crews. The station’s video shows officers and EMS clustered around the scene as investigators marked evidence. FOX 8 reported that police had not yet released any suspect information or updates on the victims’ conditions.
St. Clair corridor has seen other violence this spring
The shooting comes amid a run of recent gun violence along the St. Clair corridor. An overnight shooting on May 24 at East 79th Street and St. Clair Avenue left two men in serious condition, according to Cleveland19. Local outlets have also reported a Euclid barbershop shooting that left dozens of shell casings and bullet holes in the street, a scene that has helped drive home why investigators say they are tracking patterns of violence in the area, per News 5 Cleveland.
How to help investigators
Euclid police are asking anyone with information about today's shooting to call the department’s non-emergency line at 216-731-1234 or submit a tip through the Euclid Police Department website. Investigators say that videos or photos from witnesses could be critical to the case and are urging people to share any footage with detectives. Police have not released any suspect descriptions as the investigation continues.
