U.S. Marshals Arrest Juvenile for Cleveland Murder and Seize Firearm

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested a 16-year-old juvenile male who was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

According to the Cleveland Division of Police, on January 27, 2024, officers responded to a gas station near the 3300 block of E. 93rd Street for a shooting. When officers arrived, they located 32-year-old Tyrone Hipps Jr., who had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. A 16-year-old male was identified as a suspect in this fatal shooting and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Today, members of the NOVFTF arrested the male at a residence in the 12900 block of Forest Ave, Cleveland, Ohio. A firearm was also seized from the residence following the arrest.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “A violent fugitive and deadly firearm were taken out of the Cleveland community today. The US Marshal Service, partnered with strong local partners like the Cleveland Division of Police continues to make the northern district of Ohio a safer place to live.”

Anyone with information concerning any 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