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South Euclid police investigating 2 shootings

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The South Euclid Police Department is investigating two shootings that occurred almost 10 minutes apart in South Euclid Sunday afternoon.

At approximately 12:33 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 4000 block of Okalona Road, police said.

Authorities say officers found 31-year-old Jermain Moore-Taylor with one gunshot wound to the chest.

He was transported to the hospital, where he later died.

According to police, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) was called to the scene to help investigators who were present.

A 30-year-old man was taken into custody.

Almost 10 minutes later, officers responded to another shooting in the 3800 block of Salisbury Road, South Euclid police said.

Upon arrival, police say officers found a 43-year-old man with at least one gunshot wound.

After surgery, he is now in stable condition.

Authorities say a man was taken from the scene to police headquarters for questioning.

Police said the gun they believe was used in this shooting was also taken into evidence.

It is unknown whether the two incidents were related.

Police say an investigation is ongoing for both shootings, and officers are working to identify any suspects involved.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the South Euclid Police Department.

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