Woman accused of killing Cleveland man arrested in Sandusky: US Marshals

SANDUSKY, Ohio (WJW) — Investigators said a woman accused of killing a Cleveland man earlier this summer was arrested in Sandusky.

According to U.S. Marshals, the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested 21-year-old Le’ceeonna White on Thursday afternoon. She was wanted for aggravated murder by the Cleveland Division of Police.

The shooting happened at an apartment complex in the 2300 block of East 30th Street on July 13. According to Cleveland police detectives, the victim was trying to run away from the suspect when he was shot in the back.

He later died of a gunshot wound.

According to Cleveland police, White was identified as a suspect and a warrant was issued for her arrest.

On Thursday, the task force tracked down White to a home in the 400 block of East Adams Street in Sandusky. She was arrested and handed over to Cleveland police.

Officials also confiscated a firearm during the investigation.

“Another outstanding investigation conducted by the Cleveland Division of Police homicide unit led to a successful arrest today,” U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott is quoted in a news release. “The strong working relationship between our task force and the Cleveland Division of Police results in violent fugitives being taken off the street.”

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