U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Wanted in Connection with Deadly I-480 Shooting

Euclid, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Michael Sanchez Roman, 30. Roman was wanted by the Bedford Heights Police Department for aggravated murder.

On February 1, 2025, officers with the Bedford Heights Police Department responded to I-480 West near Aurora Road exit for a report of a disabled vehicle. Upon arrival officers located a deceased male who had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. The male was later identified as Johndiel Sanchez Rivera, 19. Michael Gabriel Alvarado, 21, and Michael Sanchez Roman, 30, were identified as being involved in the deadly shooting and warrants were issued for their arrest. Alvardo was arrested by the Bedford Heights Department on February 26.

This afternoon, members of the NOVFTF arrested Roman at an address in the 1400 block of E. 221st Street, Euclid, Ohio. During the arrest attempt, Roman initially barricaded himself inside the residence with a 2-year-old child. Members of the task force were able to safely negotiate Roman to surrender.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “The safest option for these fugitives during an arrest is to comply with our officers’ orders and then everyone involved, including the fugitive, our officers and the public will be safe. Thankfully, no one was injured during this arrest and our officers were able to negotiate a safe surrender.”

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.