CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Police Department is investigation the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy Wednesday.
Officials responded to the 5300 block of Scovill Avenue for reports of man shot around 8:20 p.m. At the scene, officials were informed by officers with the Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority PD that two individuals had been shot.
The 15-year-old suffered multiple gunshot wounds, while the second victim, a 43-year-old man was shot in the shoulder. Both victims were transported to MetroHealth Medical Center, where the teen victim was pronounced dead.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Officer identified the teen victims at Anthony Hughes Jr.
According to reports, the boy was walking in the area with two other teens, ages 13 and 14, when two cars approached and began firing shots at the group of teens. The two younger teens fled on foot through the complex.
At the same time, the 43-year-old victim and another woman were also walking in the area when shots rang out.
Police do not have any information on the suspects or a description of either of the vehicles involved at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 216-623-5464. Anonymous information can be provided via Crimestoppers by calling 216-25-CRIME.
The Real Time Crime Center is assisting in this investigation.
