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Man accused of killing grandson in Akron

Police say he shot his grandson following an argument Sunday night.

AKRON, Ohio -- A 61-year-old man is facing accusations that he shot and killed his own grandson Sunday night.

Akron police say it happened around 10:30 p.m. at a home in the 500 block of Rothrock Road following an apparent argument.

The 22-year-old victim, who was shot in the chest, died at the scene. He's been identified as Cody Czerpak.

Police arrested the suspect -- Dan Schaffer -- at the scene. He was charged with murder and booked into the Summit County Jail.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family of Cody Czerpak.

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