CLEVELAND — A crisis nursery serving families in Cleveland was struck by gunfire during a “street takeover” on the Fourth of July weekend, leaving a window and interior wall damaged but no injuries reported, police said.
Incident details and immediate response
Cleveland Police said they received a ShotSpotter alert at about 12:09 a.m. on July 3 reporting shots fired near the 2800 block of East 118th Street. Responding officers found several spent casings in the area and later discovered that the Providence House East Campus, at 11801 Buckeye Road, had sustained property damage.
Investigators determined that a single suspected bullet struck a window at the facility and caused damage to a window shade and drywall inside the building. Officials emphasized that, despite the gunfire, no one was injured.
Luckily, no one was injured.
Implications for the neighborhood and service providers
Providence House, a Cleveland crisis nursery, provides services in the neighborhood and temporarily experienced physical damage to walls, windows and gates following the event. The incident raises concerns about public safety during large unsanctioned gatherings and the vulnerability of social service sites that operate in dense urban neighborhoods.
- When: About 12:09 a.m., July 3
- Where: Near East 118th Street; Providence House East Campus, 11801 Buckeye Road
- Damage: Window struck; window shade and drywall damaged
- Injuries: None reported
- Status: Investigation ongoing by Cleveland Police
What authorities are saying
Police are continuing the investigation into the shooting. Authorities have not released information about suspects or whether any arrests have been made. The use of ShotSpotter technology helped direct officers to the scene, where they located evidence consistent with a firearms discharge.
| Date | Time | Location | Damage | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3 | ~12:09 a.m. | Near 2800 block E. 118th St.; 11801 Buckeye Rd. | Window, shade, drywall | None |
The event is part of a pattern of large, often unsanctioned roadway gatherings that city officials have linked to spikes in gunfire and violent incidents. For Cleveland, incidents that damage nonprofit facilities have implications beyond immediate repair costs: they can disrupt vital services for vulnerable families and place additional strain on providers who operate on tight budgets.
Providence House released a message acknowledging damage to walls, windows and gates; police confirmed the shooting and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the street takeover that prompted the response.
Residents with information about the incident are asked to contact Cleveland Police as the investigation proceeds.
