Woman killed Slavic Village shooting identified as Willoughby grandmother

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December 3, 2024

Woman killed Slavic Village shooting identified as Willoughby grandmother

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Officials have released the name of the woman shot and killed just one day before Thanksgiving in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood.

Rasheeda Henderson, 42, was a mother and grandmother who lived in Willoughby.

Cleveland police say the shooting happened just before 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, in the 7700 block of Broadway Avenue.

Henderson was found shot in a vehicle, and according to police, she was taken to a local hospital, where she died.

An online fundraiser states that Henderson leaves behind three children and three grandchildren.

Police said no arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland police.

Homicide detectives are investigating.

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Woman dies from injuries in W.Va. Turnpike incident

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January 7, 2025

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Woman dies from injuries in W.Va. Turnpike incident

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A woman died after being involved in a crash Sunday on the West Virginia Turnpike and then struck by a tractor-trailer, West Virginia State Police said Monday.

Alexis Vega, 25, of Cleveland, Ohio, is identified as the victim.

The incident happened near mile-marker 87 of I-77/I-64 between the Marmet and Chelyan exits.

Troopers say the crash happened in the southbound lanes. They say Vega’s vehicle struck the concrete median barrier and came to rest sideways in both lanes of travel.

Vega got out of the vehicle and was walking in the traffic lanes when another driver stopped and tried to help her off the roadway.

A southbound tractor-trailer driver was unable to stop and hit the witness’s car, as well as Vega.

She was taken to a hospital where she later died, according to troopers.

For previous coverage >>> WV Turnpike reopens following crash

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Cleveland woman killed crash on West Virginia Turnpike

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January 6, 2025

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Cleveland woman killed crash on West Virginia Turnpike

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ/WOIO) – West Virginia State Police said Monday a Cleveland woman has died after she was involved in two crashes Sunday on the West Virginia Turnpike.

Alexis Vega, 25, of Cleveland, has been identified as the victim.

The incident happened near mile-marker 87 of I-77 and I-64 in the Chesapeake area.

Troopers say the first crash happened in the southbound lanes.

According to police, Vega’s vehicle struck the concrete median barrier and came to rest sideways in both lanes of travel.

Vega got out of the vehicle and was walking in the traffic lanes, troopers said, when another driver stopped and tried to help her off the roadway.

Sadly, troopers say the driver of a southbound tractor-trailer was unable to stop and hit the witness’s car, as well as Vega.

She was taken to a hospital, where troopers say she later died.

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Live updates: Winter storm hits Ohio

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16 hours ago

January 6, 2025

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A powerful winter storm began to hit many areas of Ohio Sunday night, especially central down to southern Ohio.

Widespread snow totals of 6 to 8 inches are likely, with isolated higher amounts around a foot possible. Additionally, there’s a threat of sleet and freezing rain/drizzle. This will impact some local snowfall totals but pose another threat for travel conditions.

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