CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Three people were shot and two are dead in what police are investigating as a murder-suicide that took place in Cleveland Thursday.

Police said at around 5:00 p.m., police got a call about shots fired in the 2700 block of Natchez Avenue. When officers arrived they found three victims with gunshot wounds.

According to police a 22-year-old man, later identified as the suspect, became involved in a verbal altercation with a 24-year-old woman.

During the argument, the suspect fired multiple shots at the woman.

Police said during the shooting, a 21-year-old female and a 26-year-old male were also struck by gunfire.

Officers at the scene found the suspect and pursued him, during the chase the suspect shot himself.

Cleveland EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the 24-year-old woman dead.

The two other victims were taken to MetroHealth Hospital.

One victim is in stable condition, the other is in serious. T

The suspect was also taken to the hospital and was later pronounced dead.

Police said this incident is currently being investigated as a murder-suicide. However, this information is subject to change as the investigation continues.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features a Cleveland man wanted on charges of gross sexual imposition.

According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Keith Walker allegedly forced sexual contact with a child under the age of 13.

Keith has a lengthy criminal history with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department dating back to 2010.

According to the sheriff’s department, he’s also wanted for probation violations in a case where he’s accused of strangling a woman and had an AK-47 gun with him at the time.

As a prior convicted felon, Walker is not allowed to be in possession of any firearm.

Also in September of 2022, while being booking into Lakewood city jail, officers found Walker was hiding cocaine in his buttocks.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Walker and authorities are hoping someone knows where he is hiding.

Walker is 5’9” and 150 pounds and was last known to be staying in the 3500 block of East 105th Street in Cleveland.

Anyone with information on Walker’s whereabouts should contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463.

Tips that lead to an arrest and a conviction could be eligible for up to a $5,000 reward.

Calls are not recorded and tipsters can remain anonymous.

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Cleveland, OH – Residents of Cleveland should prepare for unseasonably warm and dry conditions this weekend and into early next week, with temperatures reaching the mid-80s. The National Weather Service reports that high pressure will keep the area dry, leading to several days of clear skies and elevated temperatures.

According to the National Weather Service Cleveland, the high-pressure system will dominate the region’s weather patterns through Monday, with Saturday and Monday seeing the highest temperatures. By Monday, highs could reach as much as 86°F in some areas, including Cleveland and nearby cities like Akron-Canton and Mansfield.

Residents are advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours, and monitor local air quality reports. Dry conditions will persist, increasing the risk of outdoor fires. With no rain in sight, Cleveland’s extended forecast suggests the heat will begin to subside by mid-next week, but dry weather will remain.