Ideastream Public Media is bringing you stories about the surge in gun violence plaguing many Northeast Ohio neighborhoods. Gun violence is not new, but mass shootings and community violence have reached a fever pitch — destroying lives and tearing some communities apart. We're talking with residents, activists, victims and experts about prevention strategies and solutions.
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The officer, Ryan Westlake, was nearly fired in 2021 after three incidents. -
The lawsuit filed by the family of Desmond Franklin alleges Cleveland Police officer Jose Garcia killed Franklin despite facing no real threat of injury. -
Tirrell Edwards was sentenced to life behind bars for the shooting death of his fiancée, Amanda Williams. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is reviewing gun rights for domestic abusers. -
Hundreds of people in Cleveland each year are gunshot survivors. Those crimes impact families for years to come after, from medical expenses to physical disabilities and mental health challenges. -
Even though the cut positions are currently unfilled, the decision worries some Cleveland City Council members. -
Henderson arrested community activist Antoine Tolbert for openly carrying firearms, which is legal in Ohio, and added a charge to ensure he was booked into county jail. -
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is collecting feedback from residents about their priorities for the city's next police chief. The administration plans to select a new chief in three to five months. -
According to a University Hospitals trauma medicine expert, the holiday season is not only a time of joy, but also one of increased gun-related injuries and deaths, making safety and security measures all the more important. -
Recently released 911 calls following St. Vincent Charity Hospital's closure of its emergency room reveal that Cleveland EMS dispatchers and residents did not know the ER closed. -
Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan leaves office at the end of December after eight years in office. He reflects on his tenure and the future of the city.
