Executive Summary
- Larry Wiley, an Ohio man, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on four counts, including attempted murder of a federal officer.
- The charges relate to an October 15 incident where Wiley allegedly shot and wounded a U.S. Marshal who was serving an arrest warrant in Cleveland.
- Following the shooting, Wiley engaged in an hours-long standoff before surrendering to authorities; he faces a potential life sentence if convicted.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – An Ohio man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly shooting a U.S. Marshal during the service of an arrest warrant last month. The indictment was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio.
Larry Wiley faces a four-count indictment that includes attempted murder of a federal officer and assault on federal officers with a deadly weapon. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on the morning of October 15 in Cleveland.
According to authorities, U.S. Marshals and Cleveland Police were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for Wiley, who was wanted for felonious assault. When officers announced their presence and breached the door of the residence, Wiley allegedly fired a handgun from inside, striking one U.S. Marshal in the arm.
Following the shooting, Wiley barricaded himself inside the apartment, resulting in an hours-long standoff with law enforcement. He eventually surrendered and was taken into custody. The injured Marshal was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
If convicted, Wiley could face a sentence of up to life in prison. It is important to note that an indictment is an accusation, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.