Man Convicted in Cleveland Mass Shooting Pleads No Contest
Jaylon Jennings, 26, pleaded no contest to charges related to a downtown Cleveland mass shooting last summer that wounded nine people. Convicted on multiple counts including attempted murder, he faces several decades in prison. The shooting occurred during a surge in violent crime in Cleveland.
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In a significant development, Jaylon Jennings, 26, charged in last summer's downtown Cleveland mass shooting, has been convicted after pleading no contest to all counts. This decision came just as his trial was due to begin.
Jennings now faces several decades in prison when he is sentenced on September 3. He had faced nine counts of attempted murder, 18 counts of felonious assault, two weapons charges, and single counts of grand theft and receiving stolen property.
The shooting on July 9, 2023, happened amidst a surge in violent crime in Cleveland. Jennings opened fire on a group outside a bar in the Warehouse District, injuring nine people. Authorities have not disclosed a motive. The getaway driver pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and obstruction of justice and will be sentenced Tuesday.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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