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Justice Served: Cleveland Man Charged in Deadly Highway Shooting

Cleveland, Ohio, USA,Friday, January 9, 2026
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Nishawn Wood, 30, is accused of killing Emerald Vanderhorst, 35, and Jordan King, 31, on Interstate 71 near the I-90 split.

Incident and Arrest

  • When: Late last year
  • Arrest: This week
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Motive and Investigation

  • Clues: All three were at a gathering on Denison Avenue before the shooting.
  • Technology Used: Real Time Crime Center and city-owned cameras tracked Wood's movements.

Charges and Bond

  • Charges: Aggravated murder
  • Bond: $1 million

Police Response

  • Praise: Police Chief Dorothy Todd commended the work of homicide detectives and patrol officers.
  • Statement: "Technology helped, but it was the dedication of the officers that made the difference."

Ongoing Investigation

  • No other suspects identified as of now.
  • Community hopes for answers and justice.

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