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Deadly Shooting Claims Life of 27-Year-Old in Akron, Multiple Others Injured

Akron, Ohio – Tragedy struck in Akron early Sunday morning as a 27-year-old man lost his life in a shooting incident, leaving multiple others injured, according to local authorities. Police responded to reports of gunfire at the intersection of Kelly and 8th avenues shortly after midnight. Following the shooting, several individuals were rushed to nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds, totaling approximately 27 victims, including the deceased 27-year-old man. Law enforcement officials discovered one firearm and …

Deadly Shooting in Akron Leaves One Dead and 26 Injured

Akron, Ohio – A late-night shooting in Akron, Ohio, turned tragic as one man lost his life, and 26 others were injured in the chaos that unfolded on the streets near Kelly Avenue and 8th Avenue. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving the community in shock and mourning. As reports of the shooting spread, local news outlets were quick to provide initial details of the heartbreaking event. Authorities revealed that …

18-year-old Akron Man Charged in Two Separate Deadly Shootings from Last Year

Akron, Ohio – An 18-year-old man from Akron, Darrin Welch, is facing multiple charges in connection with two separate deadly shootings that occurred last year. Court documents reveal that Welch is implicated in the August killing of Antenio Louis, among other charges. Louis was tragically shot and killed in a drive-by shooting while traveling down East Glenwood Avenue with a 23-year-old driver. The incident occurred when another vehicle pulled in front of them and opened …

Akron Man Sentenced to Over 20 Years for Setting House Fire That Injured Firefighters

Akron, Ohio – A man convicted of setting a house fire that resulted in an explosion, injuring two firefighters, has been sentenced to over two decades in prison. Timothy Christian, 43, will serve 22 to 26 years after pleading guilty to several felony charges, including aggravated arson and conspiring to commit an offense. Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Jennifer Towell handed down the sentence, emphasizing the severity of Christian’s actions. The incident occurred on …

19-Year-Old Akron Man Killed in Shooting During Attempted Robbery: Suspect Charged with Murder

Akron, Ohio – A tragic incident unfolded in Kenmore on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man identified as Javeone Aamir Suggs by the Summit County Medical Examiner. The Akron police have taken action by charging another individual involved in the shooting with murder and aggravated robbery. The sequence of events leading up to the gunfire on 19th Street West began to come to light as detectives conducted investigations. It was …

Akron Man Found Guilty of Kidnapping and Killing in Cascade Valley Murder Case

Akron, Ohio – A 34-year-old man from Akron, Luther Easter Jr., was found guilty by a Summit County jury on Thursday of kidnapping and murdering a man in Akron’s Cascade Valley in 2022. He was convicted of several charges, including aggravated murder, murder, kidnapping, and tampering with evidence, while being acquitted of other charges related to the case. The jury’s verdict came after a nearly week-long trial that was emotionally charged with outbursts from family …

Akron Man Sentenced to 11-16.5 Years for Aggravated Robbery and Murder Case Developments Revealed

Akron, Ohio – A man from Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to 11 to 16.5 years in prison for his involvement in an aggravated robbery that took place in 2020, the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office reported. The incident resulted in the shooting and killing of 21-year-old Tyreaye Carter, who was sitting in a car at the time of the robbery. The prosecutor’s office identified Kashmair Mingo, Javion Rankin, and Dorell Davis as the suspects involved …