A Cleveland man is wanted on a slate of domestic-violence charges after authorities say he tried to fire a gun at a victim's head and is tied to a separate strangulation case. Investigators have identified the suspect as Antonio Evans, who now has active warrants out of multiple jurisdictions and has been flagged for violating the rules of his court-ordered monitoring. Local law enforcement and Crime Stoppers are asking anyone who knows where he is to step forward.
According to WOIO/Cleveland 19 News, Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County says the incident in which Evans allegedly ran toward a victim and tried to fire a gun at the victim's head happened in March 2025. WOIO reports that Evans is also accused in a separate domestic-violence case involving multiple counts of strangulation, and that a warrant was issued after he was found to have violated his monitoring conditions while awaiting trial.
Per Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Evans faces charges that include felonious assault with a firearm specification, having a weapon while under disability, and three counts of strangulation. The listing describes him as about 5-foot-7 and 115 pounds and says he was last known to be staying in the 3700 block of East 149th Street in Cleveland. Crime Stoppers also notes that Evans has active warrants in Shaker Heights and Lakewood for failure to appear in court.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, tips that lead to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. Calls are not recorded so tipsters can remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or app, or by contacting local police directly.
Charges and legal context
Evans is accused of felonious assault with a firearm specification, multiple domestic-violence counts and three counts of strangulation, all of which are felonies in Ohio and carry significant prison time if proven in court. The Crime Stoppers listing also notes that Evans has a prior felony conviction that legally bars him from possessing a firearm. Any potential penalties will be determined through the court process as the cases move forward.
How neighbors can help
Residents who live near East 149th Street or anyone who believes they may have seen Evans are urged not to approach him and instead call 911 or Crime Stoppers. Investigators say even seemingly small details, along with photos or dashcam footage, can help build leads, track movements and ultimately get a suspect into custody while also helping protect current and potential future victims.
