Crime & Safety
Cleveland Heights Killing: 2 People In Custody
A 21-year-old East Cleveland man has been accused of aggravated murder.
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — Two people have been taken into custody in connection to the killing of a Cleveland Heights man.
On Wednesday, a 26-year-old man was shot to death at an apartment complex on Noble Road. On Friday, police took two people into custody in connection to the shooting.
A 21-year-old man from East Cleveland has been charged with aggravated murder for the shooting, Police Chief Annette Mecklenburg announced. A second person has been taken into custody but has not yet been charged.
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Mecklenburg said additional charges will be filed next week.
Police are still investigating the death of Malik Moore, 23, in Cleveland Heights. He was killed on Sept. 12.
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"Detectives are working around the clock to identify and locate suspects. We have stepped up patrols and increased visibility as we continue to investigate," Mecklenburg said.
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