Jealous ex-boyfriend breaks into woman's apartment, assaults her and another man

The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, and is now being sought on charges of aggravated burglary and assault

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:52am

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered glass from a door, with drops of blood visible, against a stark black background, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent domestic incident.A violent domestic dispute leaves behind the physical evidence of a shattered entryway, exposing the trauma and danger faced by victims of abuse.Cleveland Today

In the early morning hours of April 3, a 19-year-old woman's jealous ex-boyfriend forced his way into her apartment, punching through the back door's glass to gain entry. Once inside, he assaulted the woman and a 22-year-old man who was also present, before fleeing the scene. The woman was shaken but uninjured, while the man suffered injuries to his face but declined to press charges. Police are now searching for the suspect and have charged him with aggravated burglary and assault.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the risks that victims can face from former partners. The suspect's threatening messages to the woman after the attack also demonstrate the need for stronger protections and support systems for survivors of abuse.

The details

According to the police report, the suspect is the jealous ex-boyfriend of the 19-year-old woman. As he tried to break in through the back door, the woman tried to keep it closed, but he was able to punch through the glass and unlock the door. Bloodied from the broken glass, he then wanted to fight the 22-year-old man who was with the woman. The woman got between the two men, and the suspect grabbed her and pushed her into a wall before fighting with the other man, with the altercation stretching from the kitchen to a bathroom before the suspect left. The suspect's blood could be seen on the floor in several rooms.

  • The incident occurred at 1:40 a.m. on April 3.
  • Later that day, in the afternoon, the woman told police the suspect had sent her threatening text messages and a message via CashApp.

The players

19-year-old woman

The victim, who was assaulted by her jealous ex-boyfriend in her own apartment.

22-year-old man

A man who was also present in the apartment and was assaulted by the suspect, though he declined to press charges.

Suspect

The jealous ex-boyfriend of the 19-year-old woman, who forced his way into her apartment and assaulted her and the other man.

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What’s next

Police are actively searching for the suspect and plan to charge him with aggravated burglary and assault.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing threat of domestic violence and the need for stronger protections and support systems for survivors. The suspect's violent actions and subsequent threatening messages highlight the risks victims can face from former partners, and the importance of addressing these issues in the community.