Cleveland Heights grandmother murdered in her own home identified, teen also shot

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) – One woman was killed and a teen was injured after an early morning shooting Saturday in Cleveland Heights.

According to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, the murder victim has been identified as 74-year-old Edith Moore.

According to a news release from Mayor Khalil Seren, at 3 a.m. Saturday officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of Randolph Road for a report of two people shot.

Neighbor China Kelley told 19 News it’s heartbreaking to hear the victim who lived nearly three-quarters of a century sadly died because of senseless gun violence, “To die like this from a bullet of a young person — of your kind, that’s awful. I used to see her sit out on her porch and her grandkids would be playing outside.”

When officers arrived they found Moore with a gunshot wound to her head, according to the release.

Officers also found an 18-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his leg.

The teen was taken to the hospital, according to the release.

Although Cleveland Heights Police Department detectives are investigating, there have been no suspects identified or arrests made.

According to the release, a motive is unknown, but this incident does not appear to be random.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact detectives at 216-291-3883.

Callers can also remain anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Hotline at 216-252-7463.

This is a developing story. Be sure to check back with 19 News for updates.

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