Seven teenagers were shot and hospitalized after gunfire erupted at an Ohio drag race overnight.
The Cleveland Police received reports of drag racing just after midnight Sunday.
‘While officers were en route, additional calls indicated that gunfire had occurred at the scene,’ the department told DailyMail.com.
When police arrived at the scene, they discovered that seven individuals had been shot.
The victims include two 18-year-old males, three 18-year-old females, one 19-year-old male and one 19-year-old female.
According to police, three of the victims were transported to the hospital by private vehicles, while the remaining four were transported by Cleveland EMS.
‘Detectives responded immediately, initiating an investigation that included gathering evidence and reviewing surveillance video,’ the department said.
During the investigation, the Shaker Heights Police Department informed Cleveland officers that they had stopped a vehicle occupied by three individuals.
The Cleveland Division of Police received reports of drag racing in the area of Lee Road and Harvard Avenue (pictured) just after midnight Sunday
When police arrived at the scene, they discovered that seven teenagers had been shot
‘Investigative leads confirmed that this vehicle and its occupants were present at the scene of the shooting,’ the Cleveland Division of Police said.
Officers recovered three firearms from the vehicle and the driver, identified as a 21-year-old male, was arrested for Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle.
One of the vehicles used to transport two of the victims to the hospital, was towed for further investigation, at which time police discovered two additional firearms inside.
‘All recovered evidence will be processed as part of the ongoing investigation,’ the department said.
The Cleveland Division of Police has asked anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact them as they continue to investigate.
