Local news reporter Winnie Dortch from WOIO 19 News in Cleveland, Ohio, was shot in an apparent domestic incident on Monday morning. The incident took place on Clifton Boulevard in Lakewood, Ohio, where police responded to reports of two people arguing and gunshots being fired. On arrival, they found Dortch and another man with gunshot wounds. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, while Dortch was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery, which went well according to her family. The Lakewood police found a gun at the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the relationship between Dortch and the deceased man.
In response, 19 News expressed their condolences and support for Dortch and her family, wishing her a speedy recovery. WOIO News Director Brian Sinclair stated that Dortch was a victim of a brutal domestic violence attack and asked for prayers for her and the other victims of domestic violence in the community. Dortch has worked for several news stations throughout her career, covering various crime-related, courts, and human-interest stories. She previously reported on the killings of four Milwaukee Dancing Grannies members during the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, among other significant events. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with authorities looking into the details leading up to the incident.
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