North Ridgeville police and emergency crews responded early Monday morning to a reported shooting on Opal Street. The call, which came in around 7:39 a.m., stated that a male had been shot in the head, according to radio traffic monitored on public scanner feeds.
A third-party caller reported the incident and someone on scene guided first responders to the address. Dispatch audio indicated the victim was not breathing when crews arrived. No additional information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting has been released.
North Ridgeville Police have not yet issued an official statement. A request for comment has been made to the department, and more information is expected as the investigation develops. Key details, including the victim’s identity and what led to the shooting, remain unconfirmed at this time.
Updates will be provided as soon as authorities release further information.