Ohio man arrested in Toledo for alleged murder of Columbus man 18 months ago

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man wanted by the Columbus Division of Police has been arrested in Toledo, a year and a half after a man was found shot to death in north Columbus, the U.S. Marshal's Office said in a statement.

Amira Reid, wanted for the murder of Juan Aleman, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in the 400 block of Southgate Circle in Toledo Thursday evening.

The case, taken on by the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST), led investigators to Toledo after they discovered Reid had fled the Columbus area. Police believe Reid is connected to the incident, which took place on January 9, 2023, but have not said what led to the shooting or how Reid may have been involved.

Reid was wanted for the murder of Aleman, who was found with a gunshot wound in the 500 block of Riverview Drive in the Riverview neighborhood. Police responded at 10:15 a.m. and pronounced Aleman dead at the scene a few minutes later.

A week later, police identified Aleman as the victim, but the case yielded few leads until recently. Reid was booked into the Lucas County Jail, where he will await extradition to Columbus on murder charges.