Alex Holloway, a 15-year-old African American male, was found with a gunshot wound to the jaw on the evening of March 6, 2025, in the 1700 block of Elwood Road in East Cleveland, Ohio, near Chambers Elementary School. Police arrived around 7 p.m.; he was transported to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead.

East Cleveland Police Chief Ken Lundy described the preliminary investigation as indicating the shooting was accidental and self-inflicted. No arrests have been made and no suspects are being sought; authorities say they are treating the incident as an accidental shooting with no apparent criminal intent or involvement by others. Community leaders, including East Cleveland Council President Lateek Shabazz, have voiced concern and called for efforts to address gun safety and youth violence.

The loss of a 15-year-old has deeply affected the community. If anyone saw activity in the area that evening or has information about the circumstances leading to the shooting, please share what is known.