Sentencing for man convicted of fatal shooting of Middleburg Heights teenager at clothing store

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -A 28-year-old Cleveland man who pleaded guilty to the deadly shooting of a Middleburg Heights teenager at a clothing store, was sentenced Tuesday by Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge David Matia to life in prison.

Marvin Flemings Jr. is eligible for parole after 35 1/2 years.

In May, Flemings pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and felonious assault.

Tamer Almadi, 18, was murdered inside ELITE Clothing 216 in the 7900 block of Euclid Ave. on Sept. 30, 2024.

This is in the city’s Fairfax neighborhood.

According to Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley, Marvin Flemings Jr. and Marquell Flemings entered the store wearing a mask and looking for a 38-year-old male employee.

O’Malley said Almadi was held at gunpoint and Marvin entered the back room searching for the 38-year-old.

Several gunshots were fired and Almadi, the 38-year-old store employee, Marvin and Marquell were all struck.

Before fleeing the store, Marvin allegedly executed Almadi and stole guns from the scene.

When officers arrived, they found the three gunshot victims.

Almadi had been shot three times in the chest and died from his injuries at a local hospital, according to police.

The 38-year-old man was treated and released from a local hospital for a gunshot wound to his right ankle and buttock. His name is not being released.

Marquell was treated for serious injuries and no further update has been given on his condition.

Marvin was identified after he showed up at a local hospital later that day seeking medical attention for the gunshot wound. Marvin was treated for his injuries and taken into police custody.