In the early hours of Sunday, February 1, 2026, the life of 19-year-old Crystal Pittman, a Black / African American female, was tragically cut short in a shooting in Cleveland, Ohio. The incident unfolded in the Slavic Village neighborhood, where gunfire erupted around 1:20 a.m. in the 7000 block of Gertrude Avenue.
Cleveland police were alerted to the shooting by a ShotSpotter notification. Upon their arrival at the scene, they discovered two females who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services provided immediate medical attention to both victims. Crystal Pittman was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim, a 15-year-old girl, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of her injuries; her condition was not immediately disclosed.
The Cleveland Division of Police's homicide unit is leading the ongoing investigation into the shooting. Authorities have indicated that a person of interest has been identified in connection with the case. However, no arrests have been made, and officials have not released the name of the person of interest or any potential motive for the shooting. The department's Crime Scene Unit processed the area for evidence, and the investigation remains active as they continue to seek justice for Crystal Pittman.
