The U.S. Marshals-led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) has 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 who 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 in hand with the dedicated officers of Cleveland Police to arrest violent fugitives and keep the city a safe place to live.”
