Cleveland police suspends officer who fired gun in Riverview school parking lot in Painesville

Alexander Sinclair, an member of the Cleveland Division of Police, appeared in court on Friday morning following a shooting incident at Riverview Elementary School in Painesville while he was off-duty.

During the arraignment hearing at Painesville Municipal Court, Sinclair was given no bond. In addition, he will have a preliminary hearing on Monday, Nov. 4, at 8 a.m.

The incident, which took place on Thursday morning, involved a gunshot fired in the school’s parking lot during what authorities describe as a domestic dispute that began off-campus.

The victim, who shares a child with Sinclair, claims that he followed her to the elementary school when she was dropping off her child. She noted that they had gotten into an argument earlier in the day.

The court granted the victim a temporary protection order for herself and her children. It was granted after she testified to the judge about what happened the previous day. In addition, the court also ordered a criminal stalking order.

Sinclair entered a not-guilty plea, but made the following statement during the hearing:

"I had a mental break in this situation, and I understand what the court has to do ... but I had an episode, and I have been working to get help before this incident. I understand if the court says no bond, but I am not going anywhere. I would like the opportunity just to breathe some fresh air and that kind of stuff ... I would just like the opportunity, sir."


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