A 20-year-old murder suspect from Killeen, Texas, is now believed to be hiding somewhere in the Cleveland-Akron area, according to law enforcement. The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and federal partners are circulating a photo and physical description as they hunt for the man, and officials say help from the public could be crucial. Authorities are warning that anyone who thinks they spot the suspect should call investigators and not try to approach him.
As reported by Cleveland19, the task force has identified the suspect as 20-year-old Tion Green, who is wanted on a murder charge tied to Killeen, Texas. The outlet published a photo credited to the U.S. Marshals Service. Task force officials described Green as about 6 feet 1 inch tall and roughly 150 pounds, and said a reward is being offered for information that leads to his arrest.
How to report a tip
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is asking anyone with information to call 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833) or submit a web tip to the U.S. Marshals Service. The Marshals tip page notes that tipsters receive a unique tip number and may remain anonymous while investigators follow up. Officials are again stressing that the public should not confront a potentially armed fugitive and should call 911 if they believe they have located him.
Task force track record
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force brings together U.S. Marshals with local and state agencies to track fugitives across jurisdictions, a long-running collaboration that has resulted in thousands of arrests. 60,000 arrests milestone chronicled the unit reaching a major benchmark and highlighted the reach of these multiagency operations. That track record is one reason authorities say tips from residents often provide the key break in a case…