PASTOR’S TEEN SON KILLED

Elyria – Elyria Police have confirmed that 17-year-old Charles “Chuckie” Howard, of 119 Floral Court in Elyria, died from a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Police responded to 164 Taft Street Wednesday at 4:22 p.m. and found Howard lying in the kitchen with a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Police say their initial investigation has revealed that Howard was inside of Taft Street residence with friends at the time of the shooting.

LifeCare Ambulance Paramedics and Elyria Firefighters treated Howard at the scene and transported him to Elyria Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The victim is the son of Lorain Pastor Charles Howard from the Christian Kingdom International Church.

Police say that they have interviewed several witnesses and persons of interest and that the investigation is ongoing.

Police request that anyone with information about this case contact them at the Elyria Police Department 440.323.3302 or 440.322.1926.


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