Crime
55-year-old Sandra Sistruck Charged in Fatal Stabbing of 58-Year-Old Charlie Willis Jr in Cleveland
Cleveland, OH – A Cleveland woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of 58-year-old Charlie Willis Jr., authorities confirmed.
According to the Cleveland Police Department, the incident occurred Tuesday afternoon inside Willis’s apartment located on East 81st Street.
Investigators reported that 55-year-old Sandra Sistruck was engaged in a heated argument with the victim when the situation escalated.
During the confrontation, Sistruck allegedly grabbed a filet knife and stabbed Willis three times before fleeing the scene.
After the attack, Willis managed to walk to a stairwell, where he collapsed and was later discovered lying in a pool of blood.
Emergency responders pronounced Willis dead at the scene.
Sistruck was located and taken into custody later that day. She has been formally charged with murder.
On Thursday, Sistruck was arraigned, and the judge set her bond at $500,000.
The investigation into the circumstances leading to the fatal stabbing is ongoing. Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the argument or the relationship between the suspect and the victim.
Anyone with further information related to this incident is urged to contact the Cleveland Police Department.
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.