CLEVELAND - A 16-year-old was reportedly shot Monday evening at a park on Mandalay Avenue, according to a video circulating online. The clip shows emergency crews and bystanders at the scene as first responders tend to someone on the ground. The teen's condition is not clear from the footage.
According to The Cleveland, Ohio Remembrance Page, the reel was posted Monday night and states that police are investigating the circumstances of the shooting. The post identifies the victim as a 16-year-old and notes that officials had not released information about a suspect or the teen's condition. The video shows officers and EMS coordinating at the scene, but does not include any on-camera statement from police.
Officials and response
The post states that police are investigating. As the reel circulated, city channels had not yet provided a detailed public account of what happened at the park. For residents and media looking for official updates, the City's contact page lists phone lines and public-safety contacts, according to the City of Cleveland.
Recent shootings in the city
The reported shooting comes amid a string of shootings in Cleveland earlier this month, including separate incidents that left two men and two teenagers wounded, as reported by 19 News. Local reporting has described police and EMS responding to multiple shooting scenes in recent weeks.
How to help
Anyone with information about Monday's shooting is asked to contact the Cleveland Division of Police or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County at 216-252-7463, per Crime Stoppers. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies in Cleveland, call 311.
