A reported break-in on West 77th Street resulted in a grim finding Wednesday, when Cleveland police discovered a deceased person inside a home and pronounced him dead on the scene. The crime is currently being investigated, and a community-shot video circulating online shows a large police presence in the neighborhood.
According to Facebook, the Cleveland Remembrance Page was the first to make the find. Officers were summoned to the West 77th Street block for a reported break-in and found the victim inside. The post claims that the deceased was pronounced dead at the scene but makes no mention of a suspect, any motivation, or timing. Cleveland police haven’t added any public info to that post, and it’s unclear if any charges will be filed.
West 77th Street goes through Cleveland’s west side, which has been emphasized in recent police alerts regarding aggravated robberies and vehicle break-ins, according to News5 Cleveland. Neighbors on surrounding blocks have already told reporters that they want more visible patrols following a spate of nocturnal events, and authorities in such circumstances often seek witnesses and any accessible surveillance film.
Anyone with information on Wednesday night’s activity on West 77th Street, or who has video from the area, is requested to contact Cleveland police or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. Local media have already released the department and Crime Stoppers tip numbers used in similar pleas; see WOIO for previous contact information.
Police are still processing the scene, as detectives seek to create a timeline and identify the cause of death. Officials have not revealed the person’s identity, and further details are likely as the inquiry progresses. We will update this report as officials provide further information.
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