The U.S. Marshals have arrested a man who has eluded authorities for five months after they say he shot somebody in the head before setting them on fire, authorities said.
Michael H. Hurley, 37, has been wanted by the Cleveland Division on Police in Ohio for aggravated murder since May when, according to Cleveland Police, Hurley shot somebody in the head and then set them on fire.
“On May 8, 2024, third district officers received a radio assignment to respond to a residence in the 1700 block of E. 88th Place in connection with a dead body. Cleveland fire was already on scene at the time, extinguishing a fire and during the process a deceased body was located inside the residence,” U.S. Marshals said in their statement. “An autopsy of the deceased victim indicated a gunshot wound to the head was suffered. Hurley was later identified as being involved in the incident and a warrant was issued for his arrest.”
Hurley managed to evade the authorities for nearly five months until members of the U.S. Marshals violent fugitive task force located Hurley at a residence in the 2700 block of Lancashire Rd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio, officials said.
“Hurley was arrested there without incident and transported to Cleveland Police,” the U.S. Marshals confirmed.
The U.S. Marshals did not release any further information about the victim or Hurley’s suspected motive in the alleged crime.
“[This is] another example of the outstanding efforts put forth by the detectives of the Cleveland Division of Police Homicide Unit,” U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated. “Their work led to the identification of this violent suspect, which ultimately resulted in a safe arrest by our task force members.”
A man has been arrested by US Marshals for allegedly shooting a victim in the head and setting them on fire five months ago. The gruesome crime shocked the community and left many wondering about the motive behind such a heinous act.
The incident took place in a quiet neighborhood, where residents were left in disbelief at the brutal nature of the crime. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was found dead at the scene with gunshot wounds to the head and evidence of being set on fire. The crime scene was described as one of the most horrific scenes that law enforcement officials had ever encountered.
After months of investigation and following up on leads, US Marshals were able to track down the suspect and apprehend him. The man, whose name has also not been released, is currently in custody awaiting trial for charges of murder and arson.
The motive behind the crime is still unclear, but authorities believe it may have been a targeted attack rather than a random act of violence. The suspect has a criminal record and is known to law enforcement for previous violent offenses.
The arrest of the suspect brings some closure to the victim’s family and the community, but it also raises questions about how such a violent individual was able to roam free for so long. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to bring justice to victims and their families.
The investigation into the crime is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The arrest of the suspect is a step towards bringing closure to the case, but it also serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and cooperation in keeping our communities safe from such senseless acts of violence.
