Us Marshals Arrest Man Wanted for Shooting Incident That Left One Man Dead and Another Seriously Injured

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the US Marshals led, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Jamelle Swanson, 24, Swanson was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

According to the Cleveland Division of Police, on August 3, 2024, officers of the 5th District responded to a radio assignment for a fight in progress at an address in the 1000 block of E. 72nd Street in Cleveland. When officers arrived, they located 22-year-old Anthony Williams, who had suffered fatal gunshot wounds and 24-year-old Antwoine Sandford, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

Jamelle Swanson, 24, was later identified as a suspect in this fatal shooting incident and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Today, members of the NOVFTF arrested Swanson outside of an apartment located in the 10300 block of Miles Ave, Cleveland, Ohio.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “As the Cleveland Division of Police continues to solve homicide cases, we will continue to assist taking dangerous fugitives off the street. Our outstanding partnership helps make Cleveland 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.