Crime & Safety

3 People Shot In Cleveland, Police Seek Suspect

Three people were shot near a west side Cleveland home on Monday.

(Cleveland police)

CLEVELAND — Three people were shot Monday night in Cleveland and police are asking for the public's help finding a suspect connected to the shooting.

Around 11 p.m., 911 callers reported that a man was shot on West 94th Street. Police officers found three people shot inside and outside a home.

A 30-year-old woman with gunshot wounds to her chest and back was found inside the home. She died at MetroHealth Medical Center.

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A 24-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his face and shoulder and a 36-year-old man who was shot in the shoulder were found outside the home. They were also taken to MetroHealth for treatment.

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Investigators learned the woman and the 36-year-old man lived together in the home. The two men were in a car outside the home when someone walked toward them and started shooting, police said.

Officers also believe the suspect shot the 30-year-old woman before coming outside to shoot at the men in the car, police said.

The suspect then got into a car and drove away.

Police found three guns in and around the house. They're looking for Deonte Fudge, 28, in connection with the shooting. He was driving a red Mercury Sable with Ohio license plate JLP9794, police said. Police said they believe Fudge has multiple guns.

Anyone with information should call 911. Anonymous information can be provided by calling Crimestoppers at 216-25-CRIME and a cash reward of up to $5,000 may be available.

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