Man pleads guilty to 2020 murder of Cleveland Police Detective James Skernivitz

Just over two weeks before his trial was set to begin, David McDaniel has instead decided to plead guilty to the 2020 murder of both Cleveland Police Detective James Skernivitz and a 50-year-old civilian. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O'Malley confirmed the news Thursday, saying McDaniel agreed to plead guilty to two counts of aggravated murder and two counts of aggravated robbery. In exchange, the 21-year-old will almost certainly avoid the death penalty. "The death of Detective Skernivitz and the citizen who volunteered to assist him were a result of senseless acts of gun violence and remains a heart-breaking day for our community," O'Malley said in a statement. "This tragedy has impacted all of us, and I hope today helps provide the families, fellow officers, and our community with some semblance of justice." READ MORE: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/cri... -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   / wkyc.channel3   Twitter:   / wkyc   Instagram:   / wkyc3   Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app