Police Say Man Shot Friend Who Tried To Stop Him From Drunk Driving

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Police said a man was shot Saturday night in Cleveland when he attempted to take another man’s keys to prevent him from driving drunk.

The suspect shot the victim in the chest before fleeing the residence, according to TV station WJW. Police located and arrested the suspect after recovering the weapon from the back yard of the residence and obtaining his name from witnesses. 

The suspect was awaiting charges, according to WJW.

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