Izaiah Cooper, a 17-year-old male from Cleveland, OH, tragically lost his life on December 14, 2022. He was one of two victims in a double homicide that occurred at an apartment building on West Boulevard in Cleveland. The other victim, 41-year-old Dushawn Sweeney, also from Cleveland, was pronounced dead the following day at MetroHealth Medical Center.
According to the preliminary investigation by Cleveland Police, both victims were shot inside the apartment building.
Izaiah Cooper was found on the floor of the building with a gunshot wound, while Dushawn Sweeney was discovered on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his leg. A firearm was recovered near the second victim, and narcotics were also found at the scene.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident, and the case remains under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact investigators. A cash reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
The loss of Izaiah Cooper has deeply affected the community, and efforts to find justice for him and Dushawn Sweeney continue. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is actively working to identify and apprehend the suspects responsible for this tragic event.
