The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday night.
Police said officers responded to a call of a vehicle that crashed into a home on Canton Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a 24-year-old man in the driver's seat who suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
A second victim was located at a nearby gas station, a 25-year-old woman who suffered hearing loss and injuries due to the accident. Police said she had fled the scene after the accident.
The first victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
According to police, preliminary information indicates the victims were parked in the vehicle when three males attempted to rob them and shot the man.
The shooting and the crash are still under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at 216-623-5464. Anonymous information can be provided to Crimestoppers at 216-25-CRIME, and a reward of up to $5,000 may be available.
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