U.S. Marshals Arrest 2nd Suspect in Shooting Incident That Left One Man Dead and Another Seriously Injured

Cleveland, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals led, Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Shashawn Atkinson, 23, Atkinson was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder.

According to the Cleveland Division of Police, on August 3, 2024, officers of the 5th District responded to a radio assignment for a fight in progress at an address in the 1000 block of E. 72nd Street in Cleveland. When officers arrived, they located 22-year-old Anthony Williams, who had suffered fatal gunshot wounds and 24-year-old Antwoine Sandford, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

Jamelle Swanson, 24, was identified as a suspect in this fatal shooting incident and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On January 3, 2025, members of the NOVFTF arrested Swanson outside of an apartment located in the 10300 block of Miles Ave, Cleveland, Ohio. Shashawn Atkinson, 23, was also later identified as being involved in the shooting and a warrant for aggravated murder was issued for his arrest. Today, members of the NOVFTF arrested Atkinson at an address in the 2800 block of E. 124th Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott stated, “Outstanding work was done by the Cleveland Division of Police homicide unit on this investigation. Their investigation led to the identification of these suspects and then our fugitive task force worked relentlessly to track down and arrest the second suspect today.”

Anyone with information concerning any wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous.  Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force – Cleveland Division is composed of the following federal, state and local agencies:  U.S. Marshals Service, Cleveland Police Department, Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department, Euclid Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Independence Police Department, Parma Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Solon Police Department, Cleveland RTA Police Department, Westlake Police Department, Bedford Police Department, Middleburg Heights Police Department, Newburgh Heights Police Department and the Metrohealth Police Department.