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Published on January 21, 2025
Suspect in Cleveland Heights Murder Case Apprehended by U.S. MarshalsSource: Google Street View

The hunt for a suspect in a tragic Cleveland Heights murder came to an end with the arrest of 23-year-old Amin Walker. The U.S. Marshals, spearheading the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF), announced the apprehension, bringing relief to a community shaken by violence. Walker was facing charges of aggravated murder and aggravated robbery in the case that resulted in the death of 74-year-old Edith Moore and left an 18-year-old man injured.

In the early hours of January 4, Cleveland Heights Police were called to the 3500 block of Randolph Road. They were faced with a harrowing scene; Moore lay deceased with a gunshot wound to the head, and a young man suffered from a gunshot wound to the leg, thankfully surviving but marred by the ordeal. The investigation quickly led to the identification of two suspects, one being a 16-year-old boy who was promptly arrested and the other, Walker, who proved to be more elusive. Authorities had been fully committed to safely locating and capturing the fugitive, who was believed to have posed an immediate threat to the community.

The effort to bring Walker to justice culminated in his arrest at a property on the 1000 block of E. 77th Street in Cleveland, a detail provided by the U.S. Marshals Service. U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott credited the local police for their integral role in the initial leg of the investigation. "This violent fugitive posed a threat to our community and our officers worked relentlessly over the past several days to arrest him and take him off the street," Elliot stated. "The Cleveland Heights Police Department deserves credit for their great work in identifying the suspects in this case and assisting our task force with the arrest."

With Walker now in custody, there is an emphasis on community cooperation to ensure any remaining loose ends are tied up. The NOVFTF is encouraging anyone with information on any remaining wanted fugitives to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously, and reward money might be available for valuable information that could lead to further arrests. Information about the task force can be found by following their Twitter handle @USMSCleveland. The combined efforts of multiple agencies, both federal and local, such as the Cleveland Police Department, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, and many others, contributed to making the arrest of Walker a reality, highlighting the collaborative strength of the NOVFTF – Cleveland Division.