Police have identified the victims of a shooting in Maple Heights, Ohio, on Labor Day. A pregnant woman, Mercedes Iverson, and her husband, Norbert Carter, were found dead, along with their unborn baby. The suspected shooter, Jason Iverson, is in custody and will be charged with murder and attempted murder. Laura Morrison reported
Updated Report: Pregnant Woman and Husband Fatally Shot in Maple Heights Park
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MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — Police have identified the victims of a tragic shooting that occurred on Labor Day afternoon at Stafford Park in Maple Heights. A pregnant woman and her husband were killed in the incident, which has left the community in shock.
The police were alerted to the shooting at around 3 p.m. during a gathering at the park. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of 30-year-old Mercedes Iverson in a vehicle, while the body of her 31-year-old husband, Norbert Carter, was found in a park bathroom. Tragically, the unborn baby of the pregnant woman also did not survive.
A 13-year-old boy who was present at the scene was injured in the shooting but is expected to recover. According to authorities, the suspected shooter, identified as Jason Iverson, is the pregnant woman’s brother. He arrived at the park with the intention of confronting his family, with whom he had been involved in an ongoing feud. The victims attempted to leave the park in their car, but the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot the woman and the bystander.
After shooting the victims, the suspect fled the scene and was pursued by law enforcement. He was apprehended on Auburn Avenue shortly after the incident. Jason Iverson is now in police custody and will face charges of murder and attempted murder. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday.
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Maple Heights police have emphasized that this was not a random act of violence. The altercation was targeted, with the suspect specifically targeting his own family members. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact Maple Heights detectives at 216-587-9624. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Cuyahoga County Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463.
The community of Maple Heights is devastated by this senseless act of violence and mourns the loss of the pregnant woman, her husband, and their unborn child. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for increased efforts to prevent such tragedies and promote peace within families and communities.
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