Investigation is ongoing
A man who fatally shot himself on Jan. 31 in Granger Township was recently identified as 27-year-old Andrew Baumgartner, a Westlake resident who served in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf. Baumgartner was a suspect in a Cleveland Heights burlary and was suspected of break-ins elsewhere in Cuyahoga County. “His parents still live in Westlake and his license listed a Westlake address,” Det. Jim Cartwrtight of the Medina Sheriff’s office said. Baumgartner was living in Sagamore Hills at the time of his death. Baumgartner's burial is scheduled for Feb. 6. According to Cleveland.com, Baumgartner was walking on I-271 Jan. 31 and was asked by a police officer who asked if he was ok. “The officer offered him a ride but patted him down first and …
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Wednesday, February 6
Editor's note: Westlake Patch will have a story later regarding the circumstances regarding Baumgartner's death, following police apprehension. Andrew R. Baumgartner age 27, of Westlake, passed away on Feb. 1, 2013. He was born on Feb. 12, 1985. He was born in Mayfield Heights. He was the beloved son of Richard and Gay, dear brother of Allan (Pat), Denise, Tracy Byrne (Patrick), Kelly Ralston (Christopher) and Candice. He was the grandson of Joseph and Blanche DeSalvo and Adolf and Frieda Baumgartner and uncle of Ian, Bailey, Patrick, Thomas, Zachary, Lucas, Joseph, Marissa and Alec. Andrew was the boyfriend of Danielle Gilchrist and a beloved nephew and cousin. Andrew was a junior at Cleveland State and also served in the US Marine Corps …
As news trickles in on the suicide bombing in Badakhshan Province where Ohio National Guardsmen are stationed, we know you are anxious to learn whether anyone you know is among those injured and killed. We're going to give you the latest as we find it.
Pastor Chris
9:14 pm on Saturday, April 7, 2012
Prayers for the families and support for our troops. God Bless America! more ›