NEWS RELEASE
The Lakewood Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at 1437 Newman Ave. on May 24, 2010, at 0008hrs. The Lakewood Police Department received a report of gunshots in the parking lot and upon arrival found one male on the ground with gunshot wounds. This male was transported to Metro Hospital. Investigation into the incident reveals this possibly may have been an attempted robbery. The suspected robber had produced a firearm while committing the robbery, the victim of the robbery produced his own handgun and shot the robber. The victim of the robbery, a 35yr old male from Charlotte North Carolina, was taken into custody by Lakewood Police. Two handguns were recovered at the scene. No charges have been filed. Pending the outcome of the investigation the Cuyahoga County Prosecutors Office will be consulted for determination of any criminal charges.
The Lakewood Police Department has been unable to secure an identification of the suspect at Metro Hospital.
The suspect is a Black Male, 18-20yrs old, approx. 6’00”, 170lbs, with two tattoos, one of a spider on the right shoulder and JULY on the left chest.
Anybody with any information about this male, or this incident, is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 216-521-6773.
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