CLEVELAND – Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley announced that a Cuyahoga County grand jury returned an indictment charging two Cleveland men, 21-year-old Savone Robinson and 19-year-old Erick Sharp, for their involvement in the September 7, 2025, shooting in the Flats in Downtown Cleveland after the Cleveland Brown’s home opener. A 17-year-old male was previously charged in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court.

“What should have been a day of excitement and celebration turned into a scene of fear and chaos. Firing multiple rounds into a crowd of hundreds shows a complete disregard for human life. It’s a miracle no one was killed.”

– Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley

On September 7, 2025, around 6:12 p.m., Savone Robinson, Erick Sharp, the 17-year-old male, and additional juveniles and young adults were outside of a bar near Front Avenue and West 10th Street in the Flats in Downtown Cleveland after the Cleveland Brown’s home opener. A verbal altercation with another group of juveniles and young adults occurred between the two groups. Following the verbal altercation, several individuals brandished firearms and fired multiple rounds at each other while surrounded by a crowd of hundreds of people.

Hundreds of people sought cover or ran as the gunfire occurred. Six victims were shot (two 21-year-old males, one 45-year-old male, one 22-year-old male, one 18-year-old female, and one 16-year-old male). Two of the individuals shot were involved in the altercation and four of the individuals shot were bystanders nearby when the shooting occurred. The Cleveland Division of Police (CDP) and Cleveland EMS responded to the scene. All six individuals were transported to a nearby hospital and treated for their injuries.

The investigation is being conducted by CDP and remains ongoing. If you have any information regarding the incident, please reach out to CDP at 216.327.6610 or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers at 216.252.7463.

On October 22, 2025, Savone Robinson was indicted on the following charges:

  • Six counts of Felonious Assault
  • One count of Discharge of a Firearm On or Near Prohibited Premises
  • Two counts of Aggravated Riot

On October 22, 2025, Erick Sharp was indicted on the following charge:

  • Two counts of Aggravated Riot

They will be arraigned at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center at a later date.

The 17-year-old male was previously charged in Juvenile Court with the following:

  • Seven counts of Felonious Assault
  • One count of Discharge of a Firearm On or Near Prohibited Premises
  • One count of Aggravated Riot
  • One count of Having Weapons Under Disability
  • One count of Tampering With Evidence
  • One count of Carrying a Concealed Weapons
  • One count of Improperly Handling Firearms In A Motor Vehicle

The State filed a discretionary bindover motion in Juvenile Court where a Juvenile Court Judge will determine if the case will be transferred to adult court.