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Murder Suspect Found Dead in Cleveland: News Channel 5

Jose Quinones' body found in LaQuinta Inn in Cleveland

The body of Jose Quinones, who was wanted in late Sunday night, was found in a Cleveland hotel, according to News Channel 5.

Sgt. Sammy Morris, public information officer for Cleveland police, confirmed that a body was found in a room at the LaQuinta Inn on West 150th Street in Cleveland, but did not say it was Quinones, as a next of kin has yet to be notified.

Cleveland police were called to the scene at approximately 2:20 p.m. for an "unknown disturbance" and medics found the body of a "suspected suicide," Morris said.

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The white Chevrolet Impala Quinones was reported to have been driving was also at the hotel, according to Channel 5.

Kent Police issued a warrant for Quinones' arrest after , 49, and injured Gregory Cochran, 35, at the Akron Boulevard apartment Mellott and Quinones shared.

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Quinones was 52 years old. He had a lengthy record in Cuyahoga County Courts, and was scheduled to appear next month for reportedly breaking into a Westlake home, according to court documents.

Contact was made with the family, but they did not wish to comment.


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