Suspect arrested in Halloran Park stabbing, Cleveland police say

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Division of Police arrested a man who is a suspect in a homicide at Halloran Park on the city’s West side.

On Saturday afternoon, at approximately 5 p.m., police responded to a call for a man slumped over at Halloran Park located at 3550 W. 117th St.

When officers arrived, they confirmed with Cleveland EMS that the victim was being treated for multiple stab wounds.

The man was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased by medical staff, Cleveland police said.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Jesus Rodriguez, 39, of Cleveland.

The Cleveland Police Homicide Unit immediately began an investigation and learned that the suspect, later identified as Amontay Billups, 18, had approached Rodriguez and attacked with no apparent reason.

On Sunday, a Cleveland Police First District Sergeant observed Billups in the area, and with the assistance of other officers, were able to detain him.

A sharp edged weapon was on Billups at the time of the arrest, and was collected as evidence, police said.

Police said investigators Billups is also responsible for a stabbing that occurred on Feb. 9.

Details of the incident on Feb. 9 remains under investigation, and charges are pending.

Police said Billups was transported to the Cuyahoga County Jail and is being charged with murder.

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