Man Accused of Shooting and Then Setting Victim on Fire Arrested by U.S. Marshals

Cleveland, OH – This morning, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Michael H. Hurley, 37.  Hurley was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

According to Cleveland Police, on May 8, 2024, third district officers received a radio assignment to respond to a residence in the 1700 block of E. 88th Place in connection with a dead body. Cleveland fire was already on scene at the time, extinguishing a fire and during the process a deceased body was located inside the residence. An autopsy of the deceased victim indicated a gunshot wound to the head was suffered. Hurley was later identified as being involved in the incident and a warrant was issued for his arrest. 

Earlier this morning, members of the US Marshals violent fugitive task force located Hurley at a residence in the 2700 block of Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio.  Hurley was arrested there without incident and transported to Cleveland Police. 

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Another example of the outstanding efforts put forth by the detectives of the Cleveland Division of Police Homicide Unit. Their work led to the identification of this violent suspect, which ultimately resulted in a safe arrest by our task force members.”

Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous.  Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.  

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force – Cleveland Division is composed of the following federal, state and local agencies:  U.S. Marshals Service, Cleveland Police Department, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department, Euclid Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Independence Police Department, Parma Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Solon Police Department, Cleveland RTA Police Department, Westlake Police Department, Bedford Police Department, Middleburg Heights Police Department, Newburgh Heights Police Department and the Metrohealth Police Department. 

Source: U.S. Marshals Service, usmarshals.gov