Man Arrested for Alleged Shooting of Girl on Interstate 71
Tevin Copes, 33, has been arrested and charged with felonious assault after allegedly firing into an SUV carrying a father and two children on Interstate 71 in Cleveland. The incident resulted in a 9-year-old girl being shot. Copes has a…
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 7, 2026 —
Cleveland, OH – Tevin Copes, 33, has been arrested and charged with felonious assault in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on Interstate 71 in Cleveland. The incident involved shots being fired into an SUV occupied by a father and his two children.
Authorities reported that a 9-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound during the incident. The exact circumstances leading to the alleged firing of shots were not immediately detailed.
Records indicate that Copes has a substantial criminal background. His prior convictions include charges related to drugs and weapons, strangulation, domestic violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details regarding the timeline of events and specific charges are expected as the legal process unfolds. The contractor’s name and the permit status were not provided in the initial summary. The fine amount was not provided.
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