Jump to content

Killing of Robert Godwin

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by WWGB (talk | contribs) at 06:51, 17 April 2017 (Filled in 2 bare reference(s) with reFill ()). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Robert Godwin, Sr.
Born
Robert Godwin
DiedApril 16, 2017
Cleveland, Ohio
Cause of deathGunshot
Steve Stephens
File:Cleveland murder suspect Steve Stephens.jpg
Born
Steve Stephens
Criminal statusAt large
Criminal chargeAggravated murder

On April 16, 2017, 74-year-old Robert Godwin, Sr. was shot and killed on a sidewalk in Cleveland, Ohio. The suspect was identified as 37-year-old Steve Stephens, who posted video of the shooting on his Facebook account. Stephens is wanted on a warrant for aggravated murder.

Shooting

The shooting happened at around 2 p.m. EDT on April 16, 2017 in the area of 635 East 93rd Street in Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood. A video uploaded by the shooter showed a man exiting the vehicle before shooting and killing Godwin.[1][2] Facebook said the video was uploaded to the website, not livestreamed as initially reported.[3] In other Facebook posts, Stephens claimed responsibility for 13 murders, but police said they were not aware of any other victims.

Manhunt

A search for Stephens began soon after the shooting, prompting lockdowns at a number of locations, including Cleveland State University.[4] The manhunt expanded to other states on the morning of April 17. Residents in Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana and Michigan were asked to be on alert.[5] An arrest warrant was issued on a charge of aggravated murder.[6]

Suspect

Stephens worked at Beech Brook, a behavioral health agency for children and families. He was wearing his work ID badge and repeatedly mentioned Beech Brook in videos on the day of the murder.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Cleveland Police on Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Homicide Suspect Update Steve Stephens". Cleveland Division of Police. April 16, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "Facebook: Killing uploaded, not broadcast live". Associated Press. April 17, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  4. ^ "Cleveland State University removes shelter in place warning". WKYC. April 16, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  5. ^ "Man in Cleveland streams murder live on Facebook". BNO News. April 17, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  6. ^ "AGGRAVATED MURDER WARRANT ISSUED FOR STEVE STEPHENS, BM 37". wordpress.com. 17 April 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  7. ^ "Employer of man wanted in Cleveland murder on Facebook: 'We were shocked'". WJW. April 16, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Killing_of_Robert_Godwin&oldid=775808985"