Euclid Police Officer Shoots Car Theft Suspect Armed With a Gun

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Euclid, Ohio — On June 7, 2023, at arounf 12:30 p.m., Euclid police spotted and stopped a suspected stolen Hyundai Sonata. Police said the driver, 18-year-old Kevin Idom, from Cleveland, exited the car and pointed a loaded gun at the two officers. An officer then fired his weapon and shot Idom in the leg. Three shots are heard before Idom falls to the ground outside the apartment building near East 222nd Street and Fox Avenue. Idom was rushed to the hospital for treatment and is expected to be OK. According to police, Idom denied having a weapon after the shooting. A 14-year-old and a 16-year-old were also in the vehicle. The 14-year-old was taken into custody and the 16-year-old initially fled the scene. A few hours later, the 16-year-old went to the police station with a family member and surrendered to police. The officer who shot Idom has been placed on temporary administrative leave, per department policy. Idom is now facing a charge of felonious assault in Euclid Municipal Court.