Pick-up truck ‘fired upon multiple times’ on I-77: Police

**Editor’s note: The name of the victim who passed away has been corrected. An original press release from police included an incorrect name.

CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — A 29-year-old man from Newburgh Heights is in police custody after a deadly shooting on Interstate 77.

According to Cuyahoga Heights police, the shooting took place on I-77 South, near Grant Avenue, at about 9:25 p.m. on Sunday.

Police reported that a pick-up truck was “fired upon multiple times by another motorist.”

One man was killed and his female passenger was injured.

At about 9:30 p.m., a caller told 911 dispatchers, “There is a truck that is kind of weaving back and forth. He’s got their emergency lights on. We just passed it. It’s got a bunch of bullet holes in the side window.”

Police identified the victims as David E. Perez Jr., 57, and Jacquline Perez, 59, both of Garfield Heights. According to police, the female passenger was taken to Metro Hospital where she was treated and released.

At about 11 p.m., police said a suspect was taken into custody.

Police had been searching for the driver of an Audi who they said was armed and dangerous. Newburgh Police released the pictures below and the public was advised to call 911 if they saw the suspect.

According to Bratenahl Village police, the suspect was spotted by officers on Interstate 90. He was pulled over and detained without incident.

According to the Cuyahoga Heights Police Department, the suspect has been identified as Ian Rich, 29, of Newburgh Heights. Police said Rich is being held in the Strongsville jail “pending further investigation.” It’s not clear yet if he has been charged.

The stretch of I-77 South was closed due to the investigation. The area has since reopened.

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