The Elyria Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred earlier this morning on the 1000 block of Melvyn Lane. According to officials, one person is in custody and the scene has been secured.
Police said they will provide more information once it becomes available.
Additional details, gathered from police radio communications and witness accounts, indicate that a shooting took place during a family gathering at the home. Several family members, including small children, were reportedly present at the time of the incident. Before officers arrived, an individual is believed to have transported the victim to University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. The victim’s current condition has not been released.
Witness accounts also suggest that children were taken to a relative’s house for safety, while other adults were brought to the police station for questioning. Police radio reports indicated that officers instructed all parties to be kept separated during questioning, suggesting multiple accounts of the incident are being reviewed.
A Taurus handgun was reportedly recovered at the scene and was checked by Elyria Police during the investigation.
This is a developing story. Information is based on police radio communications and reports from individuals familiar with the situation. Official details will be updated as they are released.