CLEVELAND — A 40-year-old man was found dead from apparent multiple gunshot wounds in Cleveland on Saturday, according to a news release from the Cleveland Police Department.
Officers responded to 4233 E. 73rd St. for a male shot, where they found the victim had multiple gunshot wounds, the release said.
EMS transported the victim to MetroHealth where he was pronounced dead, the release stated.
After a preliminary investigation, police determined the man was picking up his kids and some of their stuff from the property. The man got into a verbal argument with the children's mother, which then turned physical, the release said.
A person then shot the man multiple times before leaving the scene, the release stated.
A person of interest has been identified, but this matter remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 216-623-5464 or by calling CrimeStoppers anonymously at 216-25-CRIME. A cash reward of up to $5,000 may be available.
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