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Cleveland Police: 17-year-old dies after shooting on city's east side

The victim was identified as Leeneal Smith.
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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Thursday. 

Police responded to the Effie Road and Cardwell Avenue on Monday, March 9 for reports of a male shot around 5 p.m. At the scene, Leeneal Smith was found in the middle of the street suffering a gunshot wound to the head. 

Smith with transported to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead the next day. 

Witnesses told police they heard gunshots and then saw two black males remove the victim from a white car. 

No further information was provided at this time. Stay with 3News for updates as they become available.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact investigators at 216-623-5464.Anonymous information can be provided via Crimestoppers at 216-25-CRIME.

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