Crime & Safety

Murder Suspect Sought by Police, U.S. Marshals

John Alexander Jr. -- who has previously lived in Cleveland and Euclid -- is the Fugitive of the Week

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive John Alexander Jr.

Alexander is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office for homicide, attempted homicide, kidnapping, having weapons while under disability, and aggravated robbery.

Alexander is accused of shooting and robbing a man in the area of East 79th Street and Kinsman Avenue last August. He is also accused of shooting and killing a man earlier this month around East 151st Street and Glendale Avenue.

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Alexander is a 23-year-old black man who is about 5’10” and weighs 200 pounds. He has a black hair and brown eyes.

Alexander is suspected to be hiding out somewhere in Cleveland. He also had a previous address near the 500 block of Birch Ave. in Euclid.

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If you have any information in reference to John Alexander Jr., please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or Text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411).

Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward money is available.


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