Wilmer Perez
Wilmer Perez is facing a charge of attempted second-degree murder after a shooting on Saturday night in Cleveland.
The victim, who was hit in the shoulder, was transported by EMS to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.
At 7:06 p.m., Cleveland Police Department officers responded to the 1600 block of King Edward Avenue on a shooting. Officers found the victim, identified as Jesus Mendez, with a gunshot wound.
The victim identified the suspect as Perez, 33. The suspect was located a few minutes later by Cleveland Police Department officers at 752 12th St. SE.
At 7:36 p.m., Perez was placed in custody.
Criminal Investigations Detective Bill Parks responded to investigate the case and placed the charge on Perez.