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Akron Police: Man found dead in home; homicide investigation opened

After an initial investigation, it was determined that the 42-year-old had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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AKRON, Ohio — A 42-year-old man was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds in a Akron home Sunday afternoon.

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At approximately 3:25 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 2300 block of 29th Street SW after a call came in from a caller who found the man unresponsive in the house.

After an initial investigation, it was determined that he had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to Cleveland Police detectives who searched the scene, "numerous" pieces of evidence were recovered as a homicide investigation was launched.

There are no suspects or persons of interest at this time.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip. Citizens may also provide anonymous information to any of the following:

The Summit County Crimestoppers, Call 330-434-COPS. Text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637

Download the "Akron PD" app and submit information by texting Tips411 or by accessing the link on our website www.AkronCops.org.

The investigation remains ongoing and no additional information is available at this time. 3News will update this story with the most up to date information as it becomes available.

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