Shooting claims life of Elyria man

Elyria police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Elyria man early Sept. 3.

Yadiel Torres was found by police dead on a sidewalk in the 300 block of Broad Street, according to a news release from the Elyria Police Department.

At 2:20 a.m., officers responded to 356 Broad St. for a report of a shooting, the release said.

Police found the victim on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his head. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release.

Authorities are asking anyone with information on the homicide to contact Detective Homoki at 440-3261215 or homokijm@cityofelyria.org.