Cleveland Police Continue Manhunt for FB Live Shooter!
Yesterday a man identified as Steve Stephens shot an elderly man in broad daylight, Sunday afternoon. The victim 74 year old man, Robert Godwin Sr., was heading to meet family for Easter Sunday. Steven who explains in a separate video ,that the killings to come were because of his failed relationship with his girlfriend. Steve can be heard asking Robert "Can you say Joy Lane? ... she is the reason why this about to happen to you!" before shooting him. Stephens had recorded the shooting on his Facebook account using Facebook Live. The video has been since removed by the social media giant. The Cleveland Police department has yet to apprehend the suspect, despite his broadcasting the heinous act on his social media account. There are concerns as Steve declared he would kill as many people as possible before he is caught. The city is on high alert hoping to detain the suspect before he hurts anyone else.
The Cleveland Police department has yet to apprehend the suspect, despite his broadcasting the heinous act on his social media account. There are concerns as Steve declared he would kill as many people as possible before he is caught. The city is on high alert hoping to detain the suspect before he hurts anyone else.
Police were searching for a white Ford Fusion that belongs to the suspect. Williams said the car was recently purchased and the plates could have been switched. Police announced the car had an Ohio temporary tag E363630.
There was also a video posted prior to the shooting of Mr. Godwin. Stephens goes on a rant about his frustrations with his significant other "Joy Lane" blaming her for the shooting that will come. He goes to say how he has lost everything because of gambling. The suspect then begins to detail the locations of people that he has killed in the past. Stephens also can be seen in one of the videos confessing to mulitple murders. He explains to the caller his frustration with others not listening when he sought help. Constantly be there for others in time of need but not getting the same in return. These video which seem to be somewhat of a digital manifesto of a clear cry for help. Steve Stephens even says "This is some sucker sh*t". As the manhunt goes on, with out an significant update from law enforcement or update Stephens himself, the tri-state is on edge.
Update: Local Police says Stephens phone's signal was detected in Erie, Pennsylvania Sunday night. The hunt for Stephens has now expanded well beyond Cleveland. Police have stated an award for information leading to the arrest of Stephens up to $50,000! As the search goes into its second day without any sighting of the armed fugitive, we ask that you all stay vigilant and keep yourselves and loved ones protected.
Update 12:30pm April, 18...
Steven Stephens committed suicide after a short pursuit by Pennsylvania State Police. You can see the breaking news below in the video courtesy of CNN...
