Juvenile Assaulted by Group Near School on Willard Avenue

Summary: A 9-year-old juvenile was assaulted by a group of approximately 15 youths, one reportedly armed with a hammer, near a school on Willard Avenue in Cleveland. The victim sustained minor injuries and declined EMS treatment. Police and EMS responded to the scene, and the juvenile was later transported to his grandmother's residence. The incident stemmed from a prior altercation, and the victim expressed fear of returning home.