Suspected homicide in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood, medical examiner says
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Published: May. 19, 2023 at 8:02 AM EDT
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Police are investigating a homicide that happened Thursday in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood.
Police say they responded to a call in the 6400 block of Woodland Avenue for a man shot.
A 26-year-old man was found in a staircase with multiple gunshot wounds, officials say.
The victim was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner reported the death as a suspected homicide Friday morning.
The victim was identified as Jamarious Williams by the medical examiner.
Police say preliminary information indicates the victim was loading a Uhaul truck when a male suspect wearing a mask approached and shot him before fleeing.
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