KEY POINTS

  • A shooting incident between two motorcycle clubs left one dead and 17 other injured late Sunday
  • Authorities say the shooting happed at an anniversary party hosted by the "Omens Motorcycle Club"
  • Members of the "Zulus" and "Wheels of Soul" were also invited
  • The shooting ensued after a fight broke between two broke out between two groups
  • Multiple shots were fired as soon as members of the motorcycle groups were being escorted out of the venue

One person is killed while 17 others were injured after what seemed to be a usual gathering of bikers in Cleveland turned bloody over the weekend.

Cleveland Police officers responded to a shooting incident at 3804 East 93rd Street late Sunday and found the body of a 48-year-old man who died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to ABC News.

The other victims had left the scene by the time authorities arrived and confined themselves at different area hospitals. Police told WKYC that some of the victims suffered “minor to serious” injuries, while others required surgery.

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Homicide Unit investigators, the Gang Impact Unit and Fourth District Major Crimes assisted local enforcers alongside the Real Time Crime Center and the Neighborhood Impact Community Engagement Squad, said the Cleveland Police in a Facebook post.

Upon further investigation, authorities said that there was an anniversary party hosted by the “Omens Motorcycle Club.” “Zulus” and “Wheels of Soul” members were also invited to take part in the celebration.

The shooting happened after a fight broke out between two groups. Multiple shots were fired as soon as members of the motorcycle groups were being escorted out of the venue.

Police are now looking at an angle that some of the victims may also be suspects, said WKYC.

“The Cleveland Division of Police is currently carrying on with this multi-layered and systematic approach to the investigation. Investigators are making progress, though this process is extremely detailed and involved,” said Cleveland Police Chief Calvin D. Williams.

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