AKRON, Ohio — Late Saturday night, Akron police were called to investigate a fatal shooting in the 2100 block of 12th Street Southwest in the Kenmore neighborhood.
Authorities learned that the 26-year-old male was standing on a porch and was shot by an unknown suspect. The victim was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The Summit County Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy. The man's name is currently being withheld until his family can be notified.
Detectives are working to gather additional information surrounding the circumstances of the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time.
Akron police ask that anyone with information regarding this incident call them at (330) 375-2490 or Summit County Crimestoppers at (330) 375-2847. Callers can remain anonymous.
More headlines:
- $5,000 reward available for information on Cleveland man shot inside car
- 1 dead, 2 injured after explosion outside Korkan Granite in Tallmadge
- Swensons opens new location in Brooklyn
- LeBron James trolls Cleveland Browns after Odell Beckham Jr. makes Super Bowl
- Halsey coming to Blossom Music Center as part of 'Love and Power Tour'
- Olympic gold medalist Katie Nageotte shares advice for 2022 Winter Olympics athletes, and more: 3 Things to Know with Stephanie Haney podcast
- 'All hands on deck': Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb addresses plans as high-impact winter storm approaches
