CLEVELAND — Cleveland Police are investigating after a fight led to the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy, who has now been identified as Parma City School District student Aniaz Paradiso, early Sunday morning.
Around 12:19 a.m., police received a call about a group of people arguing and fighting near West 130th Street and Lorain Avenue, police said.
Shortly after, police said they learned that shots had been fired.
Upon arrival, officers located the 16-year-old with a gunshot wound, and EMS pronounced him dead on the scene, police said.
According to the PCSD, Parasido was a student at Valley Forge Patriot High School.
The school described him as magnetic, adventurous and full of energy with an infectious smile.
"Our hearts are with his family in this difficult time," PCSD superintendents said in a message to families on Sunday.
The school district stated that members of its Crisis Support Team will be on-site at two of its high schools. They also asked if anyone's child ever needs support regarding the death of a loved one, they can contact the following:
- Cleveland Clinic's Grief & Bereavement hotline is available at (844) 204-7433, or 1-844-20-GRIEF.
- The Cleveland Clinic also has a Center for Spiritual Care that can be reached at (216) 444-9819.
- NAMI HelpLine: Call (800)-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640, or chat online
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
"Your compassion, care and partnership are deeply appreciated as we come together to support one another through this difficult time. In moments like this, we're reminded how important it is to lean on one another," PCSD said.
Cleveland Police identified and located an 18-year-old man who they believe is involved in the shooting. The man was arrested and transported to the Cuyahoga County Jail.
According to police, the group of individuals was attending a party at an Airbnb prior to the shooting.
