East Cleveland man accused of biting victim’s eye wanted for attempted murder

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features an East Cleveland man on the run, facing attempted murder charges.

According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, in July of 2025 Xavier Smith got into an argument with his victim and pinned them to the ground for more than an hour.

During the struggle he’s accused of punching them multiple times in the face, and biting their eye.

Smith is then accused of choking his victim until they lost consciousness.

The victim was hospitalized with multiple injuries.

Smith also has three warrants for his arrest in the city of East Cleveland for assault, unlawful restraint and felony assault.

He is facing another three warrants in Cleveland Height for menacing by stalking, criminal damaging and trespassing.

Finally Smith is also wanted by Pepper Pike police for a domestic violence charge.

For the July attack, Smith is facing the following list of charges:

• Attempted murder
• Felonious assault
• Strangulation x3
• Domestic violence
• Kidnapping

Smith is 5’7” and 180 pounds and was last known to be staying in the 14500 block of Shaw Avenue in East Cleveland.

Anyone with information on Smith’s whereabouts should contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463.

Tips that lead to an arrest and a conviction could be eligible for up to a $5,000 reward.

Calls are not recorded, and tipsters can remain anonymous.