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Authorities say the child is the victim of a homicide.

PARMA, Ohio A 5-year-old boy was killed Thursday afternoon in Parma and police there say they have a 31-year-old man in custody in connection with the homicide.

Police say the incident occurred in the 4700 block of Russell Avenue, and add the suspect is believed to be the child's father. The city's detective bureau and crime scene investigation units were both on scene, and they say the case remains under investigation.

"Theres just no words for it," said Donald White who lives nearby the home. "Its just heartbreaking."

White released footage from his Ring doorbell camera showing police arriving at the scene and appearing to confront the suspect, and an unknown "popping" noise can be heard. Another video from a passerby's cell phone shows a man being taken away on a gurney, but details on what happened remain unclear. Footage from both clips can be seen in the player above.

Neighbors came together to set up a memorial in front the home in memory of the young boy.

"I wanted to bring something a little 5-year-old would like," said Parma resident Amanda Bohach. "So I got him a stuffed bunny and some colorful flowers."

3News cameras were live at the scene on Thursday afternoon:

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