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Shots Fired Over Unpaid Haircut at Cleveland Barbershop, Police Seek Suspect

Shots Fired Over Unpaid Haircut at Cleveland Barbershop, Police Seek Suspect

A tense situation unfolded at Urban Kutz Barbershop in Cleveland when an altercation over an unpaid haircut escalated to gunshots being fired. Cleveland Police are now conducting investigations into the incident which occurred on Sunday, November 10. According to police reports, the discord began when an employee and a client argued over the lack of payment for services rendered, leading to shots being fired both inside and outside the establishment,

WKYC reported

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After getting a haircut, the client disclosed that he didn’t have the $40 to settle the bill and mentioned someone would come to pay. As time elapsed, and the patience of the barber waned, a confrontation ensued, during which the client brandished a 9mm pistol and fired a shot within the barbershop, “The barber, obviously he backs up to the point that he backs out the door,” owner Waverly Willis told

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. The suspect then proceeded to shoot several more times into the air after stepping outside before fleeing the area. No physical injuries were reported from the venue on the 11100 block of Detroit Avenue.

Waverly Willis, the owner of Urban Kutz, expressed his concern for the safety of his establishment, considering it an integral part of Cleveland’s Northwest community. “This barbershop has intentionally become a part of the fabric of this neighborhood and the city of Cleveland,” Willis said via

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, stating his shock and gratitude that the incident did not result in injury. Willis highlighted that this behavior “cannot and will not be tolerated” in local businesses.

The barbershop is working with authorities to apprehend the individual reported as a repeat customer. In a display of resilience, Willis assured that operations at Urban Kutz would continue as usual, “Rest assured, all is well at Urban Kutz barbershop,” he emphasized. He also sent a message of solidarity to fellow business owners to unite against such disruptions,

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. The Cleveland Division of Police’s First District Detectives urges anyone with information to contact them at 216-623-5118 to bring the suspect to justice.

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