By Aaron Knapp, Staff Reporter
Lorain, OH – A series of shooting incidents across Lorain early Saturday morning and into Sunday afternoon has left the community reeling and prompted multiple police investigations. Authorities are working to determine if, and how, these incidents may be connected.
The first incident occurred at approximately 2:11 a.m. Saturday at Unk’s Lounge, located at 3734 Pearl Ave. Responding to reports of gunfire, officers found multiple shell casings at the scene and individuals fleeing. Two people sustained gunshot wounds. A woman, Jessica Davila, was detained after allegedly attempting to collect shell casings. A handgun was later found in her vehicle. Terrell Taylor, 32, of Elyria, was arrested and charged with weapons under disability. Davila was charged with tampering with evidence. One victim was located at a Speedway gas station on Griswold Road in Elyria, after reportedly leaving the scene of the Unk’s Lounge shooting. Another victim arrived at UH Elyria Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the foot. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding these injuries.
Terrell Taylor’s Criminal History:
Court records indicate that Terrell Taylor has prior interactions with law enforcement. Records show that on February 13, 2023, Taylor was arrested by the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office and charged with possession of drugs (marijuana), possessing criminal tools, and trafficking in drugs. Additionally, on November 7, 2022, Taylor was arrested by the Lorain Police Department and charged with domestic violence. It is important to remember that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. These are prior incidents and do not indicate guilt in the current investigation.
Later Saturday morning, at approximately 4:06 a.m., a separate shooting occurred on West Sixth Street, as previously reported by this publication. According to official accident reports, William Evander Cummings, 31, lost control of his vehicle after being shot in the head, and crashed into a utility pole at 203 West Sixth Street. This incident is under active investigation by the Detective Bureau.
William Cummings’s Criminal History:
Court records reveal a significant criminal history for William Cummings. Records show the following cases:
- CR-14-583942-A: Charges include carrying concealed weapons and receiving stolen property, to which he pled guilty (no contest).
- CR-15-593590-A: Charges include aggravated robbery, felonious assault, and having weapons while under disability, to which he pled guilty (no contest).
- CR-22-671621-B: Charges include having weapons while under disability and carrying concealed weapons.
- CR-23-683267-A: Charges include felonious assault and having weapons while under disability; this case was dismissed.
It is important to remember that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. These records indicate a history of weapons-related and violent offenses, but are prior incidents and do not indicate guilt in the current investigation.
On Sunday afternoon, social media reports indicated another shooting incident on Sunset Blvd. at approximately 4:30 PM. According to unverified social media posts, a teenager was injured in a shooting involving a white SUV with four masked individuals. These reports place the alleged shooting near the former Charleston Elementary School, now Frank Jacinto School. As of this reporting, Lorain Police have not released an official statement confirming the incident.
Questions remain regarding the veracity of these social media reports, and if a shooting did in fact occur.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding all three incidents. Key questions remain:
- Were these shootings isolated incidents, or are they connected?
- Who are the individuals responsible for the shootings?
- What was the motive behind each incident?
- What is the current condition of all the victims?
- Regarding the Sunset Blvd. incident, is the information from social media accurate?
The Lorain Police Department urges anyone with information related to these incidents to contact them immediately. As the investigations continue, this story will be updated with further details.