Woman Shot Dead in Lakewood, Investigation Underway

Photo 35945460 © Alexandru Cuznetov | Dreamstime.com

LAKEWOOD, OH – A fatal shooting at a Lakewood residence claimed the life of a 33-year-old woman on Friday evening.

The incident took place around 5:50 p.m. at the 1400 block of Ridgewood Avenue. The victim, found with a gunshot wound to her chest in the backyard, was transported to Metro Health Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.

The Lakewood Police took three people into custody for questioning. Witnesses claim that an argument with the residents ensued before the fatal shot was fired.

Two firearms were discovered at the scene. While the investigation continues, the individuals questioned were released without charges. The victim’s identity remains undisclosed until family notification.

Leo Canega
Leo lives in Milan, Italy and is one of Shore News Network's top content creators. He is a freelance worker that prepares all of or early morning news articles.

Related posts

Pickup truck plows onto youth football field in New Jersey, driver arrested

Six wounded including 5-year-old girl in Baltimore block party shooting

Resident urges county to oppose federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits