An Akron fugitive is making the Most Wanted list issued by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. Police are looking for Antoine "Bird" Bennett, 31, wanted for the shooting and murder of Gabriel Rios after a fight on Valentine's Day during a North Howard Street party. Bennett is described as armed and dangerous and is believed to be hiding out in Cleveland.
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(U.S. Marshal's Office) The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Antoine 'Bird' Bennett. Bennett is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Akron Police Department for homicide. According to Akron Police, Bennett was at a house party on February 14, in the 500 block of Howard St., when a fight broke out Bennett allegedly shot and killed Gabriel Rios. Bennett was quickly identified as the shooter, and has been on the run ever since.
Bennett is a 31 year old black male standing approximately 5'10" and weighing 245 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Bennett is believed to be hiding in the area of East 30th and Cedar in Cleveland. Bennett should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you have any information in reference to Antoine 'Bird' Bennett, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 18664WANTED or Text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411) Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward money is available.