U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force - Officer Involved Shooting

Akron, OH – This morning at approximately 8:30 a.m. members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force attempted to arrest Johnathan Moore, age 34, for an active felony warrant for Vandalism at a home in the 500 block of Brown Street. In addition to his active warrant, he was previously charged with Burglary, Assault, Strangulation, Gross Sexual Imposition, and Attempted Rape. Moore was also known to own a firearm.

Officers made contact with two residents at the home, confirming that Moore was in the residence. Officers announced their presence throughout the home, before encountering a locked bedroom door. Officers made additional announcements with no response from Moore. The bedroom door was forced open, where officers observed Moore armed with a firearm.

Officers gave Moore multiple commands to drop the firearm. Moore failed to follow commands, prompting an officer to deploy his Taser. Moore fired one round, striking himself in the head, as an officer fired at least one round striking Moore in the chest. Officers rendered aid until EMS arrived on scene. Moore was transported to Summa Health Akron where he was later pronounced deceased.

At the request of the U.S. Marshals Service and the Akron Police Department, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) responded to the scene and will conduct the investigation. After the investigation is completed, the case will be submitted to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for review before being submitted to the Summit County Grand Jury for evaluation

Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or tips may also be sent via email to usmstips@usdoj.gov. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous.  Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.  

The NOVFTF Akron Division consists of the following federal, state and local agencies: The United States Marshals Service, Akron Police Department, Barberton Police Department, Copley Township Police Department, Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, Fairlawn Police Department, Hudson Police Department, Kent Police Department, Medina County Sheriff’s Office, New Franklin Police Department, Northfield Police Department, Norton Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Reminderville Police Department, Summit County Sheriff’s Office, Tallmadge Police Department, Twinsburg Police Department, Wayne County Court of Common Pleas.