On February 22, 2023, at approximately 1:15 a.m., Cleveland police responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of a Starbucks located at 11623 Clifton Boulevard in the Edgewater neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers discovered 34-year-old Caleb Emmanuel Kelley with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigations revealed that prior to the shooting, Kelley had been involved in an argument at the nearby Tick Tock Tavern.
The altercation escalated, leading to the fatal encounter in the Starbucks parking lot. As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not released information regarding potential suspects. The case remains under active investigation.
Caleb Kelley was born on January 26, 1989, and attended East Cleveland City Schools, where he formed lasting friendships. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Kelley; brothers, Andres and Mikhail Kelley, and Arthur Johnson; sister, Helen Johnson; children, Pearl, India, Jnoy, Candiace, Orniesha, Caleb Jr., Cavaughn, Jacilya Bennett, Jaiceon, Tafari Jeffrey, Antonio, and Kameren Kelley; and grandson, Cartier. He was predeceased by his sister, Arriel Johnson.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the Cleveland Division of Police. Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Stoppers, and a reward may be available for information leading to an arrest. The community continues to seek justice for Caleb Kelley and closure for his family.
