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Two men killed in separate shootings in Cleveland Friday night, Saturday morning

Posted at 1:44 PM, Nov 09, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-09 13:47:53-05

CLEVELAND — Police detectives are investigating two homicides that happened Friday evening and early Saturday morning in Cleveland.

The first homicide occurred in the 1400 block of West 84th Street just before 8 p.m.

When officers arrived, they found a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Police administered first aid until Cleveland EMS showed up and transported the victim to MetroHealth Medical Center where he later died, authorities said.

Police said a preliminary investigation indicates that the man was arguing with a woman inside the residence and a shot was fired.

Authorities were unable to provide a specific description of the shooter.

The second homicide happened in the 4300 block of East 175th Street just after 4:30 a.m.

Arriving officers found an 18-year-old man with a gunshot wound. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by Cleveland EMS, authorities said.

According to police, the man was killed when another person entered the home, shot him and then fled the scene.

No suspect information has been provided.

Anyone with information regarding either homicide is asked to call Cleveland police detectives at 216-623-5464.

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