Crime & Safety

Man Killed By Police Was Shot Four Times, WKYC Reports

WKYC Channel 3 reports that Kevin M. Bailey was shot four times by Solon police

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has released its report on the death of Kevin M. Bailey, a 22-year-old Sylvania Township man who was killed by Solon Police during a shootout.

According to WKYC Channel 3, the medical examiner's report says that Bailey was shot four times, in the head, torse and extremities.

The incident is being investigated by the Ohio State Bureau of Investigation. The two police officers involved in the shootout, one of whom was shot in the chest but survived because of his bullet-proof vest, were treated and released. They are both on administrative leave while the investigation continues.

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At about 9:45 p.m. on March 17, a police officer pulled over of Sylvania Township on Bainbridge Road.

According to police, Bailey tried to escape from police and turned down Sunnywood Drive, where his car went over the curb and became damaged.

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Two police officers pursued, but before they could exit their cruisers, they came under gunfire. The police returned fire, killing Bailey. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

READ MORE ABOUT SOLON SHOOTING:

  • Solon Police Release Details On Fatal Shooting
  • Man Killed In Solon Shooting Identified
  • Man Dead After 'Officer-Involved Shooting' In Solon


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