Former 19 News reporter Winnie Dortch shares her story of survival after being shot 5 times, part 2

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – 19 News journalist Winnie Dortch was used to covering the breaking news stories, but, on October 7, 2024, she became the breaking news story. Just before 8 AM, a frantic call came into the Lakewood Police Department. Winnie’s mom, Loretta, called 9-1-1.

“My daughte’rs beIng attacked.” Her name is Winnie Dortch. She’s screaming. Ok ma’am, “Please hurry up,” yelled Winnie’s mom, Loretta Dortch.

October 7, 2024, was supposed to be a routine morning for Winnie when she took her daughter, Kaelie, to school on Chase Avenue…

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