Brian Koster

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster

LORAIN, Ohio (WOIO) - A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double fatal shooting in a parking lot on Tower Blvd in Lorain Friday. Willie Demarr Gaddy Jr. of Lorain was arrested Monday and booked into the Lorain County Jail on one count of felonious assault. Police said this arrest is in connection with the shooting incident that claimed the lives of two people.

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster |Julia Bingel

LORAIN, Ohio (WOIO) - A 17-year-old male died from his gunshot injuries after being flown by LifeFlight to MetroHealth Medical Center. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the victim as J’Zier Gaddy, of Lorain. Lorain Police said officers responded for a call of shots fired around 5 p.m. on Friday, April 11 in the parking lot of the 1100 block of Tower Blvd. When they arrived, a 21-year-old Lorain man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster

LORAIN, Ohio (WOIO) - A 21-year-old man is dead, and a second male was taken to the hospital by helicopter after a shooting in Lorain. Police said around 5 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the parking lot of 1139 Tower Boulevard. When officers got to the scene, they found two male victims lying in the parking lot, both unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. EMS pronounced a 21-year-old male from Lorain dead at the scene.

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO)—Case Western University issued a “shelter in place” warning on its website Friday night. CWRU Alert: Shelter in PlaceCWRU Alert: Armed individual reported in Michelson House. South side buildings are locked. If indoors, remain indoors.If outside, use a CWRU ID to get into an open building away from south side. Please ONLY call 216.368.3333 with information on this incident or if you are experiencing another emergency.

1 week ago | cleveland19.com | Brian Koster

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 24-year-old man is dead following a shooting on Cleveland’s East Side. The man was shot near East 55th and Cobleigh Court around 7:10 pm. According to Cleveland EMS, he was pronounced dead at the scene. This is a developing story. Check back with 19 News for the latest information. Copyright 2025 WOIO. All rights reserved.