On May 13, 2016, 23-year-old Davonte McLean was tragically killed in Cleveland, OH, in a drive-by shooting. McLean, who was African American, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the area of East 80th and Cedar. He was taken to University Hospitals, where he was pronounced dead. The Cuyahoga County Coroner ruled the cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds.
Cleveland police were investigating the incident as a drive-by shooting and were looking into a possible connection with
another shooting that occurred around the same time, which injured a two-year-old girl. The police were treating the two incidents as potentially related and were conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances and identify any suspects involved.
As of now, there have been no arrests or indictments related to Davonte McLean's death. The investigation remains ongoing, and Cleveland police continue to seek information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of those responsible for the shooting.
The tragic loss of Davonte McLean highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Cleveland and the devastating impact it has on families and communities. The investigation into his death serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing and preventing such senseless acts of violence.
