Maple Heights police rushed to a building in the 5400 block of Lee Road shortly before noon Saturday after a report of shots fired, and found two men shot inside a hallway. One of the men later died from his injuries, while the other remains hospitalized.
Officers responded to 5445 Lee Road at about 11:50 a.m. Saturday for a report of gunshots in a hallway, according to Cleveland19. When they arrived, they found two men who had been shot. One man was taken to Marymount Hospital, where he died from his injuries, the station reported.
Accounts differ on the condition of the second man. Cleveland19 reported that he was transported to Metro Hospital and was listed in serious condition, while Fox 8 reported that he was taken to a local hospital and was in critical condition. As of Saturday evening, that discrepancy had not been resolved.
Identities Withheld Pending Family Notification
Maple Heights police have not released the names of either man. Per the station's report, the identities of the men aren't being released until their families have been notified.
The circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear. The Maple Heights Detective Bureau and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation are investigating the incident, officials said, and investigators continue to look into what caused the shooting, according to Fox 8, which noted the investigation is ongoing.
Police Seek Tips From The Public
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Maple Heights Detective Bureau at (216) 587-9624 or by email at [email protected]. Tips can also be shared anonymously with Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County by calling its hotline at 216-252-7463.
No further details were available Saturday as detectives continued piecing together what happened inside the Lee Road building. Cleveland.com also reported on the shooting, which remains under active investigation.
