CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the death of a 20-year-old woman, which investigators initially thought was a suicide.

According to the Cleveland Police, on Wednesday at around 7:53 a.m., officers responded to a report of a gunshot victim and a suspected suicide attempt in the 15700 block of Puritas Avenue.

When officers arrived, they found a 20-year-old woman with what first appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Cleveland EMS responded and took her to a local hospital.

According to the release during the investigation, officers determined that the information provided at the scene was inconsistent with the injuries sustained by the victim.

Officers then interviewed a 22-year-old man who was on the scene, and he was arrested.

On Thursday, the 20-year-old woman, identified as Brielle Nash, died due to her injuries, according to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Police said the case has since been reclassified as a homicide investigation.

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.

EAST CLEVELAND, OH — East Cleveland is fighting back against illegal dumping in the city, introducing a new partnership with the Cuyahoga County Environmental Crimes Task Force and planning new, tougher penalties to fight dumping.

“There will be hell to pay if you dump in East Cleveland,” Mayor Sandra Morgan told a crowd gathered for a town hall meeting Thursday.

A trip around town revealed the scope of the problems.

Furniture, tires and other trash stretched for yards near Collamer and Elderwood.

Over on Taylor Road, two piles of dumped furniture frame Erica Anderson’s home.

“I’m tired of it,” said Anderson. “Real tired of it.”

So is the mayor.

“It’s not a minor thing,” said Morgan. “It’s significant. It plays a really significant role in ruining our community.”

She said it’s not just a nuisance, but also drives away potential investment in the city.

It’s why she’s hoping the new partnership, aimed at investigating, catching and prosecuting illegal dumpers, makes a difference.

It’s an effort the city plans to bolster by increasing penalties that Morgan said often amounted to only a slap on the wrist.

“They wouldn’t dare dump in their own communities,” said Morgan, “but they feel they can come here because they don’t think that we care.”

To change the perception, in the coming weeks, she hopes council will approve potential jail time, impose steep fines and require people caught dumping to pay for the cleanup — changes the mayor hopes will send a strong message.

“This is the city saying we’re not a landfill and we’re not going to take your crap anymore,” said Morgan.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have all summer to try and improve their roster.

Even though it seems like President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman wants to keep the core of this team intact, the Cavs might have no other options than to make some trades.

In the NBA, you have to give something up to get something good back in a return package. Let’s take a look at a few potential acquisition targets for the Cavs to look into this offseason.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

According to several reports immediately following Cleveland’s Eastern Conference Finals sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks, it feels like the Cavs didn’t have much of an appetite to chase Antetokounmpo.

But could that change after watching the Knicks dominance in the NBA Finals?

Even at 33, Antetokounmpo is still one of the best players in the NBA. It would likely cost the Cavaliers Evan Mobley, but it would signal that they’re going all in for another championship in 2027.

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

If LeBron decides that Cleveland is the best place for a potential farewell tour, the Cavaliers should be interested in a reunion for the third time.

Even if it were to cost the Cavaliers some assets in a sign and trade with the Lakers, James would bring a championship mentality to a team that has underwhelmed in the postseason.

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden would complement LeBron very nicely. If the Cavs are able to retain their bigs, the lob threat potential would be endless. A combination of Mitchell and Harden with either Max Strus or Sam Merrill should provide James with ample shooting threats.

It almost makes too much sense. Of course, there’s a chance that James could return to the Cavs as a free agent, too.

Tre Murphy III, New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans have been rumored to have plenty of interest in Jarrett Allen this offseason. If the Cavs decide to trade away their center to pave the way for Mobley’s role to expand, Murphy would be a target that makes plenty of sense.

The Cavs are starved for a wing. At 6-foot-8, Altman would be hoping that Murphy could fit Mitchell and Harden better than De’Andre Hunter was able to.

Bobby Portis, Milwaukee Bucks

The Cavs and Bucks have had trade conversations in a package centered around Antetokounmpo, but what if Portis could also be dealt?

Altman should look to upgrade Cleveland’s big man depth this offseason. Portis plays solid defense and can space the floor. When Allen and Mobley needed a break, Thomas Bryant and Larry Nance Jr. just didn’t give the Cavaliers enough last season. 

A backup makes plenty of sense this offseason.