Crime & Safety

Fugitive Involved in Shootout Wanted for Murder

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

Written by Amanda Harnocz

Carvin Catron is wanted for murder by the U.S. Marshals and theCleveland Police Department.  

Catron was involved in a shootout with his brother, John, on July 29 at the 10500 block of Columbia Avenue in Cleveland, according to authorities. During the fire fight, an innocent bystander was shot and killed.

Authorities describe Catron as a 28-year-old black man, with black hair, brown eyes, 6-feet 2-inches tall and weighing about 180 pounds. 

Police believe Catron is believed to be hiding somewhere in Cleveland. He also has a previous address near the 10500 block of Columbia Ave. in Cleveland.

Those with information in reference to Carvin Catron, 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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