Elijah Harris, a 16-year-old from Cleveland, was fatally shot the night of January 12, 2025, near East 65th Street and Hoppensack Avenue on the city’s southeast side. Gunfire rang out just before midnight; witnesses reported hearing two shots before seeing Harris collapse on the pavement outside a residence. He was taken to MetroHealth Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigators found shell casings in the street and yards and placed evidence markers at the scene. Fresh tracks in the snow led from the scene to a nearby residence on Rogers Avenue; officers surrounded that home and took one person into custody, though authorities had not confirmed whether charges were filed or whether that individual was a suspect. Neighbors described shock and sadness, and some said violent incidents are not uncommon in the area.

Police have not released additional details about motive or suspects. If anyone witnessed the shooting or saw activity near East 65th and Hoppensack around midnight on January 12, what can be shared with investigators?