Yesterday afternoon at a Noble Road corner store in Cleveland Heights turned violent when a man was shot in the head inside the convenience shop and rushed to a local hospital, authorities said. Police described a quick getaway and reported no arrests as officers went door to door looking for witnesses.
The shooting happened around 1:30 p.m. at the Noble Food Deli on Noble Road, according to Cleveland 19. Officers arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound to the head, he was taken to a nearby hospital, and his condition has not been released. The outlet reports that a red sedan sped away from the scene, and Cleveland Heights police have made no arrests so far.
Police Seek Tips
Cleveland Heights detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the department’s Detective Bureau at 216-291-3883, according to the Cleveland Heights Police Department. Investigators are urging residents to check home or dash-camera footage and share any video or eyewitness details that could help identify the vehicle or the person who fired shots.
Corner Store And Neighborhood Context
The Noble Road business strip, where the convenience store sits, has long served as a neighborhood hub, and the store is listed in local business and food-access directories, according to FutureHeights and HIP Cuyahoga. Community groups have repeatedly flagged the Monticello-Noble corridor for economic and safety attention, and the shooting comes on the heels of other violent incidents in and around Cleveland Heights this year, including a fatal shooting earlier in the year that drew a police investigation, as reported by News 5 Cleveland.
Cleveland Heights detectives continue to investigate. Anyone with tips or video is asked to call the Detective Bureau at 216-291-3883 or contact the department through its official channels. Officials have not released further identifying information about a suspect. This story will be updated when police provide more details.
