A 34-year-old man was shot in Market Park Square across from the West Side Market early Friday morning.
The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m.
Shell casings were found at the scene on West 25th Street and Lorain Avenue.
CPD investigating a shooting in Market Square Park across the street from the West Side Market. Male alert when transported by EMS to Metro. Unknown suspects. The park hours are 6a-9p but it appears there was a picnic going on here. pic.twitter.com/DFWOkdBbE4
— Mike Vielhaber (@MVielhaber) September 5, 2025
Cleveland EMS said the man shot was transported to Metro Hospital in serious condition.
Police have not released any additional information.
Some neighbors said the violence was upsetting.
“I have to pray because this is outrageous, very outrageous,” said Sonia Rembert. “At the end of the day we’re all humans. Everybody makes mistakes and was raised different. But with that being said, it’s very sad. It’s very disturbing.”
Others said it was unsurprising because violence can be expected in any urban area.
“I don’t really blink an eye when I hear that stuff because it’s just, like he said, life now,” said Annie Fleece.
In the same park in 2021, a shooting killed one man and injured another.
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And in 2018, three people were shot in another shooting in Market Square.
In both incidents, city leaders said the violence was rare. They pointed to declining crime and improvements in the neighborhood.
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“There’s a lot of improvement going on, in terms of development, but maybe less so amenities for people who need them,” said Cara Coleman-Schutte, the co-owner of Worts & Wards.
The wellness and artisan goods store is preparing for its grand opening in Ohio City on Saturday. Coleman-Schutte explained that along with herbs, spices, teas and gifts, the business will also offer a community space for wellness classes, recovery support groups and anyone else who needs it.
“In the business plan we baked in time and space and resources dedicated to community services,” she explained.
She said violence in the neighborhood is disheartening, but it's not a deterrent to opening the store in Ohio City.
“I would like to see the city and the community come together to come up with solutions to prevent that kind of violence from happening… and just create a better space for all of us,” she said.
