Cleveland, OH
Off-duty Cleveland Police officer involved in deadly shooting in Glenville neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 26-year-old man was shot on Cleveland’s East Side Wednesday night by an off-duty Cleveland Police Officer.
The incident happened just before 8 p.m. in the 1400 block of East BLVD.
Preliminary information indicates that an off-duty Cleveland Police officer was at this location when a verbal altercation ensued and shots were fired. A firearm believed to belong to the man was recovered at the scene.
Police said the man was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The investigation is being handled by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office.
The off-duty officer was not injured.
More information related to this shooting will be released when it is available.
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