Manhunt for Cleveland Suspect after Video of Murder on Facebook

UPDATE: Facebook Killer Found Dead in Pennsylvania

  • Apr 17, 2017

[UPDATE: April 18, 2017 11:05 AM]

Pennsylvania State Police confirm that Facebook Killer, Steve Stephens, killed himself in a parked car after a short pursuit with police.

Original story posted below.

Police in Cleveland are conducting a state-wide search for a murder suspect who posted a video of the killing on Facebook Sunday afternoon around 2 p.m. local time.

The suspect was identified as Steve Stephens, a 37-year-old man who is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Police were notified of Stephens’ crime when several people reported a disturbing video on Facebook. Witnesses say the video shows Stephens coming into contact with Robert Goodwin, a 74-year-old who was returning home from an Easter meal with his children. The video shows Stephens aiming the gun at Godwin and then firing. Godwin was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police began a search of Cleveland for Stephens, who they believe was driving at white Ford Fusion at the time of the shooting.

More than 300 tips were called in to 911 informing police that Stephens was streaming his thoughts live on Facebook and posting status updates about his crimes. In one Facebook post, Stephens confessed to killing 12 to 13 people, but police have yet to confirm more than one murder.

As of Sunday night, authorities believe Stephens was making his way out of Cleveland as his cell phone pinged a tower about 100 miles east of the city. Police say he could be in Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana or Michigan.

There have been no confirmed sightings of Stephens since Sunday afternoon.

The Facebook video was shared widely over social media on Sunday, prompting many people living in Cleveland to respond by asking others in the city to evacuate the streets, as a “man is shooting random people.”

Video from Cleveland on Sunday afternoon showed ghost-like streets with only law enforcement seen.

Featured

  • 2025 Security LeadHER Conference Program Announced

    ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity for women in security this year. To view the full lineup at this year’s event, please visit securityleadher.org. Read Now

    • Industry Events

  • Report: 82 Percent of Phishing Emails Used AI

    KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today launched its Phishing Threat Trend Report, detailing key trends, new data, and threat intelligence insights surrounding phishing threats targeting organizations at the start of 2025. Read Now

  • NRF Supports Federal Bill to Thwart Retail Crime

    The National Retail Federation recently announced its support for the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. The act was introduced by Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Representative Dave Joyce, R-Ohio. Read Now

  • ISC West 2025 Brings Almost 29,000 Industry Professionals to Las Vegas

    ISC West 2025, organized by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the global security community. Over five action-packed days, ISC West welcomed more than 19,000 attendees and featured 750 exhibiting brands. Read Now

    • Industry Events
    • ISC West

  • Tradeshow Work Can Be Fun

    While at ISC West last week, I ran into numerous friends and associates all of which was a pleasant experience. The first question always seemed to be, “How many does this make for you?” Read Now

    • Industry Events
    • ISC West
Most   Popular

New Products

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.