FBI Cleveland
Public Affairs Officer Susan Licate
September 4, 2020

The FBI is Seeking Information in the Shooting Death of Cleveland Police Detective James Skernivitz

The Cleveland Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Cleveland Division of Police, and Crime Stoppers are seeking information in the shooting death of Cleveland Police Detective James Skernivitz.

The shooting occurred last night, Thursday, September 3, 2020, on the city’s west side.

A 24/7 tipline has been set up for any information regarding the shooting death of Detective Skernivitz. If you have any information please call 216-622-6842. Reward money is available for information that leads to the successful identification and prosecution of the individual(s) responsible. Tips can remain anonymous.