Police in murder case need help finding Belton

Miami Twp. Police, looking for a murder suspect, are releasing new information in hopes of finding him.

Emanuel Belton is wanted for the death of Terrance M. Williams. Police say someone followed him into his fiance's apartment and shot him multiple times. Belton has been at the top of the police department's suspect list. He was a former neighbor with a lengthy criminal background and now he's facing murder charges. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Belton was identified by witnesses as the suspect after Williams was gunned down at 9360 Eastbrook Dr. on January 28, 2013. In a news conference Tuesday morning, police said they've "exhausted several different avenues and several different agencies..." and are asking for the public's help to find Belton.

Police say the death stemmed from "a domestic situation that was blown out of proportion." Law enforcement considers him a "very dangerous and violent person."

Miami Twp. Police are spearheading the search for Belton, and have enlisted the help of other law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshal's Service.

Police are not sure if he's still in the area, and encourage anyone with information about the whereabouts of Emanuel Belton is urged to call Miami Twp. Police. They say anyone who helps Belton will be charged with obstruction of justice.

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