Man dies after being shot in chest and back; Cleveland police seek suspect for aggravated murder
Posted: 09/05/2012
CLEVELAND - Cleveland police need help finding the suspect in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man last month.
Darius Lewis was standing with a group of people on Kelso Avenue near East 136th Street on Aug. 17 when a man got out of a car and started shooting, Cleveland police said.
Lewis was shot in the chest and back. He died of his injuries at MetroHealth Medical Center.
Byron James, 25, is wanted for aggravated murder in Lewis’ death. James is 5 foot 6 and weighs about 180 pounds.
Anyone with information on James should call the Cleveland Division of Police Homicide Unit at 216-623-5464. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by texting “TIP657” to 274637 or calling 216-252-7463.
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