5 Shot At IFIXUGLY On West Side + Twinkle In The 216

A popular barber shop on Cleveland's West Side, frequented by kids and pro athletes alike, was the target of a mass shooting Thursday. Five people were wounded and the gunman escaped. That leads our news.

What else is happening today that you need to know?

• A Cleveland police officer was accused of trying to blackmail ex into an abortion.
• Get your tickets for "Twinkle in the 216" at the Botanical Garden.
• Video footage shows a lead-footed Deshaun Watson getting a turnpike ticket.

Plus, we've got a heartwarming snap from Cleveland Fire👩‍🚒 of a doggie rescued from a fire. And an inside look at what can only be described as an "Ohio Bigfoot convention."

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Gunman Wounds 5 At IFIXUGLY Barber Shop In Old Brooklyn

1) Five people were shot — two barbers and three customers — Thursday afternoon at the IFIXUGLY barber shop in Old Brooklyn. One of the wounded is in critical condition with a chest wound. The owner Tim Gillespie said 30 people were in the Cleveland shop at the corner of State Road and Saratoga. “The way he opened that shop door and the way he was shooting, he didn’t care about the lives of nobody. They didn’t care, man,” Gillespie said. The wounded, ranging in age from 19 to 34, were taken to MetroHealth Medical Center. Police said the shooter fled in a red Toyota Corolla. Many pro athletes, including Guardians José Ramirez, have had haircuts at the shop.

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2) A Cleveland police officer texted an ex-girlfriend a nude photo of herself and threatened to send an explicit video to her employer to pressure her into getting an abortion, according to Division of Police disciplinary records. One year ago, Hassan Ali was being heralded as a hero for helping to find a kidnapped baby. Now he's off the force, resigning in the midst of an investigation into his behavior. The city accused him of lying several times about texting the photo to the woman.

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3) Tickets go on sale Oct. 22 for "Twinkle in the 216," a new holiday decorations program at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. The show runs from Nov. 19 through Dec. 31. A 20-foot living tree built from plant materials will greet visitors. "This year’s winter show will celebrate Cleveland neighborhoods with vignettes of iconic local architecture, as well as holiday favorites such as handmade gingerbread houses, lighted outdoor trails, festive horticultural displays, and decorated trees," said Ryan Sandy, exhibitions manager.

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• Cleveland Botanical Garden hours, parking and admission fees do not violate 140-year-old land donation, Ohio Supreme Court rules (Cleveland.com)

4) Laura Valentine sued Cedar Point to get a refund on her 2020 season pass, which became unusable for part of the season because the park was shut down at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cedar Point typically opens in May but did not open until July of that year. Valentine, of Mayfield Heights, filed a suit to get her money back. This week, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled in favor of Cedar Point, saying the park did not need to issue any refunds. The park did extend season passes through 2021, however.

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5) The Fox 8 I-Team recently obtained video footage of suspended Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson being ticketed for driving 97 mph in a 70 mph zone on the Ohio Turnpike in Sandusky this summer. The June 11 stop was recorded on dashboard and body cameras. Watson paid the ticket a few days later. The state patrol blurred the faces of his passengers, and a small dog, before releasing the video to the media.

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Cleveland Fire To The Rescue

Three dogs were rescued from an electrical fire in a house on West 49th Street south of Spokane on Thursday. "Nice job by Engine 20 and Firefighter Brittney Buzzard saved Shenzi, Royal, and Scamper," Cleveland Fire tweeted. "No injuries reported." The house sustained significant damage.

5 More Stories You Need To See

• Ohio has the fourth highest number of "credible" Bigfoot sightings in the United States. Get an inside glimpse of the "Bigfoot convention" at Pleasant Hill Lake Park near Mansfield (Cleveland Scene)
• Princeton University student from Euclid found dead (3News WKYC)
• First Energy to donate nearly 1,000 trees to Cleveland Metroparks (Cleveland 19 News)
• Cleveland Guardians’ Steven Kwan scoops ice cream at Mason’s Creamery (3News WKYC)
• Cleveland Metroparks opens new outdoor bike track, outdoor competition course and youth bike playground (3News WKYC)

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11 Things To Do

• 45th Anniversary of Bat Out of Hell, Music Box Supper Club, Today | Details
• Friday Night Lights!, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Today | Details
• Joe Satriani From Surfing to Shockwave, MGM Northfield Park, Today | Details
• An Alpine Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall, Today & Oct. 22 | Details
• Cleveland Ballet's Swan Lake, Connor Palace Theater, Today & Oct. 22 | Details
• Ohio Bridal & Wedding Expo, Huntington Convention Center: Hall A, Oct. 23 | Details
• Cleveland Cavaliers Home Opener vs. Washington Wizards, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Oct. 23 | Details
• Award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver, Maltz Performing Arts Center, Oct. 25 | Details
• Brewhouse Haunts: Haunted History Tours, Great Lakes Brewing Co., Through Oct. 26 | Details
• Les Miserables, State Theatre, Cleveland, Through Oct. 29 | Details
• Tales of Terror Walking Tours, Downtown Cleveland, Through Oct. 31 | Details

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Cleveland Chatter

• October is adopt a shelter dog month:"If cute faces are your kryptonite... meet Krypto! Krypto is exactly the superhero you need to rescue you from a lifetime of solitude! Krypto uses his muscles strictly for good - and maybe the occasional bit of mischief, all in good fun. Krypto enjoys his activities, such as play time in the yard or joining our run club, but he is also an attentive and people-oriented dog. He'll keep checking in with you on walks and is eager to please!" (City Dogs Cleveland via Facebook)
• From the heart: "Nathan is an 18-year-old Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the bone survivor whose wish was to meet the team. He came to practice with his family this past Saturday and delivered an awesome speech to break down the huddle and fire up the guys 🙏" (Cleveland Browns via Instagram)
• Guardians against bullying: "On #SpiritDay and every day, we are proud to stand against bullying of LGBTQ youth. Join us in making sure every child feels safe to be their authentic self. Visit glaad.org/spiritday to learn more." (Cleveland Guardians via Instagram)
• It's not that club by the airport: "CATS is coming #Cleveland! 🐱 Andrew Lloyd Webber's MEGAHIT Cats the Musical comes to Playhouse Square in less than two weeks!! Join us Nov 1-20, as we continue our KeyBank Broadway Series 22/23 with CATS!!! 🤩" (Playhouse Square via Facebook)

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• Doan Brook Watershed Partnership Family Fishing Workhops (October 22)
• Movie Night in North Coast Harbor (October 22)
• BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-Opening Limited-Time Offer (October 23)
• Pumpkins & Piranhas SEAsonal Fun Days @CLEAquarium (October 25)
• Pumpkins & Piranhas SEAsonal Fun Days @CLEAquarium (October 26)
• Acrylic Painting Class | Happy Fall Y’all (October 26)
• First Tee - Cleveland's 11th annual Grit, Gratitude and You (October 27)
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