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63-year-old man shot to death in Cleveland; suspect arrested

Ardell Houi died at the scene after being shot in the neck. Police have yet to release the suspect's name.

CLEVELAND — A 63-year-old man is dead and one suspect is in custody following a shooting in Cleveland's Union–Miles Park neighborhood Thursday evening.

First responders found the victim, since identified as city resident Ardell Houi, lying on the ground in the 11100 block of of Nelson Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Officials say he was shot in the neck, and he died at the scene despite attempts by fire and EMS crews to revive him.

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A short time after Houi's death, Cleveland police identified a suspect and eventually arrested a 59-year-old male. That individual's name has not been released at this time.

This incident remains under investigation.

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