Late Friday night, a stretch of Clifton Boulevard turned into an active crime scene after multiple callers reported gunfire near Clifton Boulevard and Cove Avenue. Responding Lakewood officers found a crashed vehicle on Clifton and several spent bullet casings nearby, but no apparent shooting victims. Detectives documented the scene, collected evidence, and say the investigation is ongoing.
What police say
According to a Lakewood Police Department release reported by WOIO/Cleveland 19, calls began coming in at about 10:53 p.m. Friday, with residents reporting shots fired in the area. Responding officers located a wrecked car in the 12000 block of Clifton Boulevard and multiple shell casings on the ground. The department confirmed no shooting victims were found at or near the scene.
Investigation and how to help
Police say the casings were collected for processing as detectives follow up on leads, and investigators have not released further details about suspects or motives. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lakewood Police Department…..