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16-year-old boy in serious condition after being shot in the leg in Cleveland

Posted at 10:43 AM, Mar 22, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-22 10:43:28-04

CLEVELAND — A 16-year-old boy who was shot Friday morning near the border of Cleveland’s Kinsman and Garden Valley neighborhoods has been hospitalized, according to Cleveland police.

The shooting happened just after midnight in the 7880 block of Garden Valley Avenue.

The boy was shot in the leg and taken to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in serious condition, authorities said.

Information regarding how the shooting occurred or possible suspects has not been released.