CLEVELAND — Cleveland Police are searching for a shooter in connection to the death of a 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed on Tuesday night.
The shooting stemmed from a dispute during a dice game, Chief of Police Wayne Drummond said during the press conference announcing his hiring on July 21. Drummond referenced the recent shooting as an example of what the police cannot control.
It happened in the 8800 block of Detroit Avenue just before midnight Tuesday. When police arrived, they found a teen who had been shot. EMS said the teen was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office, the teen has been identified as Michael B. White, of Cleveland.
Authorities say a preliminary investigation indicates a large fight took place in the area that then led to multiple people firing guns. The teen was struck multiple times before collapsing in the court yard. Neighbors told News 5 the sound of gunshots rang through the neighborhood.
"I heard a lot of gunshots, it sounded like about 20. I mean, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang and it went on for 20 or 30 seconds," said one neighbor.
Another said it sounded like the Fourth of July. Detroit Avenue was closed for hours between West 87th and West 89th streets while police investigated.
As of Wednesday afternoon, no arrests have been made. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 216-25-Crime. A $5,000 reward may be available.
