Who is Kevin McCarthy? Cleveland Firefighter Arrested And Charged With Voluntary Manslaughter


Recently, a Cleveland firefighter got suspended by the department, and that too without being paid after he got arrested in Lake County last week. As per the police statement, the 25 years old, Kevin McCarthy was nabbed by the cops and was taken by Willoughby police custody on Thursday just after 10 p.m. In a 9-1-1 audio (call recording) the firefighter was heard saying ” I just accidentally discharged a firearm and I accidentally shot my roommate”. Followed by the call cops rushed to McCarthy’s residence, Willogrove Apartments, located in the 37300 block of Grove Avenue.

Who is Kevin McCarthy? Cleveland Firefighter Arrested And Charged With Voluntary Manslaughter

When the cops reached the spot they found McCarthy sitting down on his knees with his hands behind his back, later he was taken into custody for further interrogation. His roommate, identified as 25-year-old Christian Kilburg, suffered a single gunshot wound to the head. According to the reports it recently got official that McCarthy has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, a felony of the first degree. The incident took place on Sunday while on Monday the Cleveland Division of Fire announced that McCarthy had been suspended without pay. As per the sources, McCarthy was hired by the Cleveland Fire Department in 2021. He had most recently been assigned to engine 41.

There is no doubt that these kinds of news always become the center of debate for activists and some other people who criticize the govt and directly blame the officials. However, it is also true that no one knows already what is going to take place in the next moment but still, these kinds of cases have risen in the last couple of months and on our site, you will find some other news like this as well. As you all know that the case recently occurred, therefore, there is no complete info is available on the internet but we are searching our best to let you know about the news. So, stay tuned with us to get all the latest updates on the case, and do not spread rumors until the court makes the decision about the accused. Our saddest condolences are with the deceased’s family.

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