Kurt Lentz II

In the late spring of 2020, the life of a young Cleveland man, Kurt Lentz II, was violently cut short. He was 24 years old. While those who knew and loved him are left with his memory, few details about his life—his work, his passions, or his family—have been shared publicly, leaving a private portrait of the man who was lost. His death set in motion a multi-year investigation and a manhunt for two individuals believed to be responsible.

On the evening of May 29, 2020, officers from the Cleveland Division of Police responded to reports of a shooting on the city’s West Side. In the 3600 block of West 49th Street, they found Kurt Lentz, a white male, suffering from gunshot wounds. He died from his injuries, and his death was immediately investigated as a homicide. Early information from police suggested the shooting may have been drug-related, but the focus quickly shifted to identifying and locating the individuals involved in the fatal encounter.

The investigation led by the department's homicide unit soon identified two suspects. In June 2020, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force announced a search for 39-year-old Kenneth Glueck. A warrant for homicide was issued for Glueck, who was described as a white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 260 pounds. His last known address was in the 3000 block of West 101st Street in Cleveland. Authorities warned that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

A few months later, in August 2020, the task force identified a second suspect and named him their "Fugitive of the Week." A warrant for aggravated murder was issued for Carlos Roman Perez, then 26 years old. Perez was described as being approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 180 pounds, with a last known address in the 4200 block of Wichita Street in Cleveland. He, too, was considered armed and dangerous, and law enforcement sought the public's help in finding him.

The search for both men spanned several years, with rewards offered for information leading to their capture. The case, however, took an unexpected turn. On May 1, 2023, while still a wanted fugitive in connection with Kurt's murder, Carlos Manuel Roman Perez passed away in Cleveland at the age of 28. His death brought an end to the search for him, leaving one suspect remaining in the quest for justice for Kurt Lentz.

As of the latest available information, the case against the second suspect remains active. Kenneth Glueck is still considered a wanted fugitive for his alleged role in the homicide of Kurt Lentz II. The Cleveland Division of Police and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force continue to seek any information that could lead to his arrest and bring closure to Kurt's loved ones.

The investigation into the death of Kurt Lentz II is ongoing. A reward is available for information that directly leads to the arrest of Kenneth Glueck. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED. Tipsters can remain anonymous.