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Euclid Police: Boy in custody after fatally shooting 19-year-old during fight

The juvenile male suspect surrendered to police on Friday.
Credit: Euclid Police Department

EUCLID, Ohio — Police in Euclid are investigating a shooting incident that took the life of a 19-year-old man on Thursday. 

According to a release, the incident happened at around 3:30 p.m. near the area of East 232nd Street and Williams Avenue. 19-year-old Euclid resident Myles Miller became involved in a fight with a juvenile male 

During the altercation, police say the male juvenile suspect pulled out a handgun and shot Miller, who subsequently died from injuries sustained by the gunfire.

The suspect fled the area on foot but was soon identified by Euclid police detectives during their investigation. On Friday morning, the suspect and his family came to the headquarters of the Euclid Police Department and surrendered to officers without incident.

"The Euclid Police Department extends prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Myles Miller during this terrible time," the release adds.

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