🌱 Fatal Shooting In Central Cleveland + MLB Player Accused Of DV

Hi there, Cleveland! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

2-4" of wet snow. High: 40 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in Cleveland today:

1. Cleveland Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, Jan. 23, around 11:30 p.m. in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood. Timothy Mark Nash, 61, was found shot multiple times at his home in the 2300 block of East 61st Street and was pronounced dead at the scene. (Cleveland.com)
2. According to a report in the Athletic, former Cleveland right-hander Mike Clevinger, 33, is being investigated by MLB for domestic violence allegations. Olivia Finestead, the mother of the couple’s 10-month-old daughter, told MLB investigators that Clevinger physically, verbally and emotionally abused both her and their daughter. (Cleveland.com)
3. Yesterday, Jan. 24, Cleveland rapper and music producer Dawud Sami, 42, born Thomas Bradford and known as “Officially GP” was indicted in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. He is being charged with felony counts related to human trafficking, compelling prostitution, and promoting prostitution. According to state prosecutors, Sami also branded his human trafficking victims with the name of his business. (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)

Today in Cleveland:

• 2023 Cleveland Leadership Center (CLC) Open House At The Happy Dog (5:30 PM)
• Public Skate At Zelma Watson George (6:00 PM)
• Greensky Bluegrass: Live At Agora Theatre And Ballroom (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Towpath Trail Lantern Parade is a 1.6-mile round-trip along the Towpath Trail to celebrate "light, creativity and sustainability" and welcome "spring to the banks of the Cuyahoga River." The parade will take place on Mar. 11 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Sokolowski’s Overlook in Cleveland. (Patch)
• On Jan. 23, Cleveland Councilperson Mike Polensek, Ward 8, proposed banning Chinese social media platforms like TikTok and WeChat from city-issued devices over spying concerns. According to Polensek, "the Chinese government likely uses the app to influence users, spread misinformation or control users’ devices." (WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland)
• A modern three-bedroom is for sale on Random Road for $450,000. Check out the latest homes for sale in the Cleveland area. (Cleveland Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.