Cleveland Heights Teen Fatally Injured on City’s East Side

Cleveland Heights Teen Fatally Injured on City’s East Side

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland community is reeling after the tragic death of 15-year-old Cashion Roberts, a resident of Cleveland Heights, who was fatally injured earlier this week on the city’s East Side.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Roberts’ identity and said he was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center on Monday after suffering critical injuries near the 2500 block of Bundy Drive in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood. Despite emergency treatment, Roberts later died from his injuries at the hospital.

Details about what led to the teen’s injuries have not yet been released. Cleveland police have opened an active investigation and are asking anyone with information to contact authorities. The case remains ongoing as detectives work to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Roberts’ death has sparked widespread grief and reflection in the community. Friends, family members, and advocates for youth safety have shared tributes on social media, describing him as a bright and energetic young man whose life held great promise. Local leaders and anti-violence groups are once again calling for renewed efforts to address the ongoing impact of gun violence and crime on Cleveland’s youth.

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District has indicated that grief counseling and support services will be made available to students affected by Roberts’ passing. Community members continue to rally around his family as they cope with this devastating loss and await further updates from law enforcement.