Cleveland murder suspect arrested in Florida

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A murder suspect wanted by Cleveland Police has been arrested in Miami, Florida, according to a press release from the United States Marshal Service.

The Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 31-year-old Marlon Benn.

He was alleged to be involved in two separate shootings in Cleveland in 2023.

On April 30, Benn is alleged to have committed a drive-by shooting in Cleveland, where he fired multiple shots at a 29-year-old woman who was sitting in a vehicle on West 59th. The female was not struck, but the vehicle had damage.

On July 23, Benn is alleged to be involved in a double shooting that took place outside the Power Cabaret and Madusa Restaurant & Lounge on St. Clair Avenue. According to police, Benn exchanged gunfire with a man in parking lots near the two clubs. 34-year-old Tramaine Locklear was driven by car to MetroHealth Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A 44-year-old woman was also hurt after being hit in the leg.

Benn was featured as the USMS Fugitive of the Week back in August and based on tips received from that, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force developed information that he had fled from Ohio to Florida. The information led investigators to an address in Miami, Florida where he was arrested. Benn will be held in local custody until he is extradited back to Ohio.

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 send a web tip at the following webpage http://www.usmarshals.gov/district/oh-n/index.html. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous. Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland

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