UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — A Cleveland man was hospitalized following a shooting and robbery that took place at a Speedway gas station in University Heights in the early morning hours of Thursday.
According to University Heights Police Chief Dustin Rogers, officers received a hold-up alarm from the Speedway on Cedar Road at approximately 12:36 a.m. When they arrived, police found a 28-year-old male customer had been shot in the leg and was the victim of a robbery that had taken place in the parking lot. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is in stable condition.
The suspects left the scene prior to police arriving. They are described as four men, possibly between the ages of 18-21 years old, wearing clothing with hoods and/or masks. The shooter was further described as approximately 6-foot tall, between 150-160 lbs, close crop hair and beard, wearing black pants, and a light-colored hooded sweatshirt.
(Note: University Heights police believe the shooter is shown in the below photo wearing the light-colored/grey Polo sweatshirt with “USA” and American flag on the back.)
It is believed that the suspects were driving a dark blue Honda Civic and fled the scene heading westbound on Cedar Road. Officers processed the crime scene and coordinated with various levels of law enforcement throughout the region. Investigators believe that the suspects and suspect vehicle were involved in similar crimes overnight throughout the region.
Surveillance cameras captured this photo of the Honda Civic.
Rogers says the investigation is ongoing at this time, and all efforts will be made to bring those responsible to justice. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the University Heights Police Detective Bureau at 216-932-8799.
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