1 Teen Dead, 5 More Injured in East-Side Shooting

CLEVELAND-  One teen has been killed, and five others were injured, after a shooting on the city's east side on Friday night. 

The shooting apparently happened between 7 and 7:30 p.m. near a liquor store on Buckeye Road between East 116th and 117th Streets.

According to police chief calvin williams, the victims were all boys, ranging in age from 12-16.

Chief Williams and Mayor Frank Jackson visited the site and addressed the media, but offered few details into the violence.

The five wounded youngsters were all taken to university hospitals. 

The suspects, said to be dressed in black hooded sweatshirts, are still at large. 

Chief Williams urged anyone with any information is asked to call Cleveland homicide detectives at 216-623-5464, or to contact Crime Stoppers.

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