Garfield Heights man on the run accused of aggravated murder

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features a man wanted in connection to a 2024 murder in Cleveland.

According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Morace Williams is wanted on one count of aggravated murder.

According to court records, on June 18, 2024 Williams went to the home of an acquaintance on East 83rd St. in Cleveland.

While in the backyard of that home he allegedly got into an argument with another guest.

According to the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department that argument escalated to the point Williams is accused of shooting the victim in the neck.

That person was taken to the hospital and did not survive.

Williams had already taken off before police arrived.

Williams also has active warrants with the Portage and Trumbell County Sheriff’s Departments and has an extensive criminal history dating back to 1990.

Williams is described as 5′ 10″ and 253 pounds and was last known to be staying in Garfield Heights.

Anyone with information on Williams’ 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.