Shooting during Fourth of July celebration in Cleveland leaves two dead, two wounded

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Two people were killed and two others wounded in the city’s Corlett neighborhood when gunshots rang out while a large group shot off fireworks early Wednesday.

Police responded to the 4000 block of East 150th Street at about 12:30 a.m. July 5 for a call of shots fired and a body in the street.

Upon arrival, officers found a 22-year-old woman in the street with gunshot wounds to her head and back.

Police also found a 23-year-old man in the street with multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics transported him to University Hospitals where he died.

cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer reached out to the Cuyahoga County medical examiner’s office for more information on the victims.

Two men, ages 22 and 21, were both shot in the arm. The 22-year-old was taken to University Hospitals by EMS for treatment. The 21-year-old was driven in a private vehicle to SouthPointe Hospital.

Police said no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made. The shooting is still being investigated.

Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 216-623-5464. Anonymous information can be provided by calling Crimestoppers at 216-25-CRIME. A reward of up to $5,000 may be available.