On Saturday night, June 22, multiple suspects exchanged gunfire at Edgewater Park. There were approximately 16 individuals who brandished weapons and several of them also discharged their firearms.
The Cleveland Metroparks Police Department, working with our law enforcement partners, is currently undergoing a detailed and thorough investigation to identify those individuals involved and to hold them accountable. Photos of three of the suspects have been made public.
Anyone with information related to the incident and individuals involved is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463 or scan the QR. Tips may be submitted anonymously. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to the identification and arrest of the persons responsible for this crime.
“We are working to identify the suspects involved in this incident and utilizing all law enforcement resources available,” said Cleveland Metroparks Police Chief Kelly Stillman. “This type of criminal behavior will not be tolerated anywhere within Cleveland Metroparks and we are working in close coordination with our law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute all suspects to the full extent of the law.”
“There are people in this community who continue to make excuses for this type of behavior. They need to wake up and realize this type of violence is going to end in a loss of life and destroy our community,” said Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley.
The Cleveland Metroparks Police Department is committed to the safety of all visitors and families. Cleveland Metroparks is grateful for the additional support and collaboration from the U.S. Marshals, County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department and City of Cleveland.
The case remains an active investigation. As more details are available, information will be made public.
You can view the photos and download them
here.