Cleveland, OH
BODY CAM: Cleveland Police officer shoots man during domestic violence call
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Division of Police Force Investigation Team is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 4.
According to Cleveland Police, an officer shot a man while responding to a domestic violence situation around 1:30 a.m. in the 16500 block of Lipton Avenue.
Officers later learned that the involved subject, 33-year-old Charles Motley, Jr., was in a car outside the home.
The caller told officers that the man had a firearm and was threatening “suicide by cop,” which police described as “engaging the officers to force them to shoot him.”
According to the incident report, when officers arrived Motley exited the vehicle and brandished a shotgun.
In the body camera footage, officers gave multiple commands to drop the weapon, Motley instead raised the weapon at the officers.
One officer fired their weapon and struck Motley in the head, according to the incident report.
Officers rendered first aid until Cleveland EMS arrived and took him to University Hospital, where he was reported in stable condition.
According to the release, officers recovered a firearm on the scene.
Police said this is an active investigation and there are no further updates at this time.
According to court records, Motley is currently in jail and is being held on a $50,000 bond.
Motley is expected to be in court on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. for a preliminary hearing.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Darren Lassiter of Cleveland, also referred to as “King Dinero,” was sentenced to life in prison Thursday morning.
Lassiter, previously featured on Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted was found guilty of 13 charges last month, including trafficking, rape and prostitution.
In a press release provided by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Lassiter is described as having “targeted and controlled four victims through physical and sexual violence.”
He is eligible for parole after 43 1/2 to 49 1/2 years have been served.
Yost conducted the investigation alongside the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force and Cuyahoga County Michael O’Malley, with assistance from the HEAL Human Trafficking Task Force.
“[Lassiter] capitalized on human suffering, robbing vulnerable women of dignity and self-worth,” Yost wrote in the release.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for 16 counties in Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland metro area, until 9 p.m. tonight. The 3News Weather Team is closely monitoring an area of energy that is expected to spark new storms as it moves into the region, with the potential for strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Why it matters
Severe thunderstorms can bring dangerous conditions like high winds, hail, and flash flooding, posing risks to public safety and property. The Cleveland area has seen an increase in extreme weather events in recent years, making timely weather alerts and preparedness crucial for local residents.
The details
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. According to the 3News Weather Team, an area of energy associated with rain and storms in Illinois is expected to transition eastward toward Ohio this afternoon. As daytime heating occurs, this energy is likely to spark new thunderstorms that could be on the stronger side as they move through the region.
- The Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. tonight (April 15, 2026).
- The 3News Weather Team says the storms are expected to move through the area during the afternoon hours.
The players
National Weather Service in Cleveland
The regional office of the National Weather Service that issued the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northeast Ohio.
3News Weather Team
The meteorology team at WKYC Channel 3 News in Cleveland, who are closely monitoring the developing weather situation.
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What they’re saying
“We are closely watching an area of energy associated with rain and a few rumbles in Illinois transition east toward Ohio. As we get a little daytime heating, this area of energy will likely spark some new storms that could be on the strong side as they push through Ohio. Timing would place these through here during the afternoon hours.”
— 3News Weather Team
What’s next
Residents in the affected counties should monitor the weather closely, have a plan in place in case severe storms hit, and heed any warnings or instructions from local authorities.
The takeaway
This Severe Thunderstorm Watch serves as an important reminder for Northeast Ohio residents to stay vigilant and prepared for the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the region. Timely weather alerts and proactive safety measures can help protect lives and property when severe storms strike.
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