Full Breakdown
Cleveland Man Arrested After Shooting Two People with Blow-Dart Gun
6/25/2026, 2:10:31 AM
Attack Summary
On June 22, 2026, at about 4 p.m., two separate attacks occurred in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood. A suspect used a blow-dart gun to fire needle-like projectiles at a 56-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man. Police called the assaults “bizarre” and began a citywide search.
Background & Context
Police noted that the use of a blow-dart gun in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood is rare, describing the June 22 incidents as “bizarre.” The weapon’s needle-like darts can penetrate soft tissue, prompting medical attention.
Suspect and Victims
Police identified the 42-year-old suspect as Andrew Davilla, a Cleveland resident, and arrested him on June 24 in the 3000 block of Clark Avenue after recovering the blow-dart gun. The woman suffered multiple darts, one piercing her liver and requiring surgery at MetroHealth Medical Center; the man received treatment for unspecified wounds.
Timeline of Events
The first shooting occurred at 4 p.m. on June 22 in the 2700 block of Clark Avenue; minutes later a second victim was struck near West 25th Street. Police first arrived at the Clark Avenue scene, found the woman, and called for medical assistance. They later responded to the West 25th Street location, located the second victim, and secured both scenes. The manhunt concluded with Davilla’s arrest on June 24.
Official Police Statements
Cleveland Police Department said the suspect was taken into custody on felony assault charges and the blow-dart gun was seized. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine motive.
On-the-Ground Accounts
The woman said the assailant first struck her in the face before firing darts; the male victim reported an unknown shooter, fled, and called 911.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Initial reports omitted the suspect’s name; later coverage identified him as Andrew Davilla. The exact number of darts that hit the male victim and his current condition were not disclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Upon arrival, officers located a 56-year-old woman who had been struck with several long-needle darts,” — Cleveland Police
- “The victim stated that he was in the area of West 25th Street when an unknown male shot him with a blow dart. He reported running from the area and calling 911,” — Police report
- “The suspect, Andrew Davilla, 42, was taken into custody in the 3000 block of Clark Ave.” — Cleveland Police
- “The woman told officers a known man had hit her in the face with his hands at a location nearby and then shot her before fleeing.” — Police statement
Implications and Next Steps
The arrest ends the immediate threat, but detectives continue to investigate motive and any links to other incidents. The seized weapon will be examined for forensic evidence, and the department will brief the community on safety measures. The department plans a briefing to address community concerns.
