CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating the death of a 14-year-old boy who was fatally shot inside an apartment building in Downtown Cleveland Wednesday.
According to the department's public information officer, Wilfredo Diaz, the shooting happened just before 2 p.m. in the 1800 block of East 13th Street.
A family member of the victim told News 5 that it happened on the fourth floor of the Allerton Apartment building.
The boy was staying with his sister at the time, and the family member said he was taking the trash out to the rubbish room on the fourth floor when the shooting took place.
It's unclear how the boy was shot. Detectives are investigating.
EMS responded to the scene and transported the boy to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Diaz said.
Several residents told News 5 they have concerns over the security at the building. One tenant, who did not want to be identified, told us the building once had cameras on all the floors but explained that someone had stolen them.
"The concern that we have in the building is— can you see? There are no cameras. That’s a concern," said the tenant.
There is also concern over the security who oversees, comes in and leaves the building.
“When security allows anybody to walk in. That's a concern," said the tenant.
News 5 contacted the property management company, RHM Real Estate Group, but so far, no response.
Diaz said anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the department's homicide unit at 216-623-5464.
