Sterling Pettway, 49, is charged with the murder of Deonte Alexander in Cleveland, where he reportedly confronted police officers with a gun shortly after the shooting. With a violent criminal history that includes robbery and drug offenses dating back to 2007, Pettway’s actions have sparked concern among local authorities and community members alike.
The incident unfolded on Wednesday, when Cleveland police responded to reports of gunfire, discovering Alexander fatally wounded. As officers chased Pettway through an alley, he allegedly aimed a firearm at them, leading one officer to shoot in self-defense. Pettway, who has previously been convicted of strangulation earlier this year, has now been formally charged following the altercation which left him injured but no officers hurt, prompting a grand jury investigation into the unfolding events.
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