Male found shot to death in Cleveland Heights neighborhood; police searching for suspects

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Police confirm one person is dead following a shooting in Cleveland Heights Thursday night.

Officers were called to the 3300 block of East Overlook Road around 8:23 p.m. and found a male whom they say had been shot multiple times. 

The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Alexander Gurley of Bedford, according to an update from Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office early Friday morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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As the investigation continues, detectives are working to find possible suspects. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to immediately call the Cleveland Heights Police Department at 216-291-3883 or Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County at 216-252-7463.

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