Richmond Heights Police Seek Suspect After Deadly Shooting at Family Gathering

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OH – One individual was recently killed and three others injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in the 500 block of Towns Lane.

The Richmond Heights Police Department has named Raymond Melton as the alleged armed and dangerous suspect.

Melton is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 145 pounds, and may be driving either a cream 2012 Kia Sorento or a dark blue 2008 BMW X3.

The status of the three injured individuals remains unknown.

Police are conducting interviews and gathering evidence to understand the incident further. The public is being asked to aid in locating Melton.

Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

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