You follow the shock and want facts: a 34-year-old Ohio father of two, Andrew Strand, was found dead inside a trash compactor behind a CVS after his wife tracked his cellphone to the store, and police are actively investigating the circumstances.
Officials say the Cuyahoga County medical examiner is determining the cause and manner of death while investigators continue to piece together what happened at the Shaker Heights CVS.
As the community reels and family statements surface, this post will outline the scene, the timeline of events, and how the investigation and community response are unfolding, including what is known now and what authorities are still seeking to confirm.
Details of the Ohio CVS Compactor Incident
A wife tracked her husband’s phone to a CVS on Chagrin Boulevard, prompting police to search the rear of the store where officers discovered his body in a trash compactor. Authorities are investigating and CVS says it is cooperating.
Discovery of Andrew Strand’s Body
Officers found 34-year-old Andrew Strand inside a trash compactor behind the CVS on Chagrin Boulevard after his wife reported him missing and used his cellphone to locate him. The discovery occurred during a police search at about 10 p.m., according to local reports…