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Arrest made in Cleveland shooting that injured 9

21:37 12.07.2023

Mass Shooting in Downtown Cleveland Leaves Nine Wounded, Suspect Arrested Cleveland, Ohio - In a horrifying incident early Sunday morning, a mass shooting occurred in downtown Cleveland"s Warehouse District, leaving nine people wounded. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Jaylon Jennings, has been taken into custody thanks to tips provided to investigators, according to a city of Cleveland spokesperson. The shooting took place just before 2:30 a.m. as a crowd of people were exiting several nightclubs in the area. Witnesses reported that the gunman, armed with a "Glock firearm with an extended magazine," deliberately approached the victims and fired shots in their direction. Luckily, all nine victims, seven men, and two women aged 23 to 38, survived the attack, albeit with injuries. Eight of them sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while one man remains in serious condition. Cleveland Police Chief Wayne Drummond stated that officers stationed in the area responded immediately and provided aid to the victims. Meanwhile, investigators are actively pursuing leads to gather more information about the incident and locate any additional evidence. Although the motive behind the shooting remains unknown, police are determined to bring justice to the victims. During a news conference at the scene, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb expressed his concern about the rampant gun problem in Cleveland, Ohio, and the entire nation. He highlighted the accessibility of firearms in Ohio as a significant contributing factor to the increasing gun violence. Bibb referred to an Ohio law that allows qualifying adults to carry, possess, or conceal a handgun without a license, background check, or training requirements. He emphasized the urgent need for increased gun control measures to address this issue. Law enforcement officials are currently reviewing surveillance tapes from nearby buildings to gather more evidence about the suspect"s actions leading up to the shooting. The community has shown tremendous support, with a $50,000 reward posted by local business owner Bobby George. In a joint effort between federal marshals and city police, the suspect was apprehended in Lorain, a suburb of Cleveland, on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities are continuing to search for the weapon used in the shooting. As the investigation unfolds, Cleveland residents are left grappling with the shocking incident, raising questions about the need for stricter gun control regulations to prevent further mass shootings.

/ Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 9:37 PM /

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