A man in his 20s is in critical condition after an early Monday shooting on Cleveland's East Side, according to paramedics. Emergency crews were called to the area near East 71st Street and St. Clair Avenue and rushed the victim to a nearby trauma center. The case remains under investigation.
What we know
Cleveland EMS told 19 News that paramedics responded near East 71st Street and St. Clair Avenue and transported a man in his 20s to University Hospitals in critical condition, according to WOIO (19 News). The outlet reported that it had contacted the Cleveland Division of Police but had not yet received an official statement. University Hospitals identifies its Cleveland Medical Center in University Circle as the region's major trauma hospital, where the most seriously injured patients are typically treated.
East Side context
The shooting is the latest in a series of violent incidents on Cleveland’s East Side in recent weeks. As reported in coverage of an earlier June 7 shooting at East 93rd and Kinsman, a man was left in serious condition, underscoring a pattern of gunfire that has kept first responders busy. Local reports show emergency crews repeatedly transporting gunshot victims to the same trauma centers while detectives work to piece together what happened in each case.
How to help
Anyone with information about Monday’s shooting is asked to contact the Cleveland Division of Police at 216-621-1234, according to the City of Cleveland's official police page, or call Cuyahoga County Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463. County officials note that tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for rewards if the information leads to an arrest. Investigators say that if you witnessed the incident or have video, sharing that material can be crucial for identifying suspects and reconstructing the scene.
WOIO (19 News) has labeled the case a developing story. Hoodline will update this article as investigators or police release additional details.
