U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Wanted for Two Counts of Aggravated Murder

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Aric Ward, 34, who was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for two counts of aggravated murder.

According to the Cleveland Division of Police, officers responded to the area of E. 109th Street and Prince Avenue on June 1, 2024, after receiving an alert from ShotSpotter. Officers that responded located two men who were deceased inside a vehicle. The victims were later identified as Bralon Shepard, 26 and Sylvon Robinson, 27.

Aric Ward was identified as a suspect in this fatal shooting and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Today, members of the NOVFTF arrested Ward at a residence in the 24800 block of Woodline Road, Bedford, Ohio.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “The Cleveland Division of Police continues to work hard for its citizens, solving another homicide investigation. We are happy to work hand and hand with the dedicated officers of Cleveland Police to arrest violent fugitives and keep the city a safe 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.