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Man shot in Lido Lounge parking lot in Cleveland

Posted at 11:37 AM, Feb 20, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-20 11:37:08-05

A man was shot in the parking lot of a Cleveland lounge after an argument and physical fight early Saturday morning, authorities said. 

According to police, the incident happened at Lido Lounge, located at 3029 W. 117th St., at around 2 a.m.

The 24-year-old male victim, of Orlando, Fla., told police he was at the lounge with friends Saturday night for a birthday party.

While outside in the parking lot, the victim said he and another man got in an argument about the difference between strip clubs in Ohio and Florida, police said. 

The argument then turned into a physical fight, and the suspect named "Mike" shot the victim in the left thigh before he fled in an unknown car. 

The victim was taken to Lakewood Hospital by his friends. 

Police have not yet provided at description of the suspect.

Authorities are investigating the incident.