AKRON, Ohio — Akron Police have identified a suspect in the shooting death of a woman that took place on July 25 in Akron.
The victim, who was previously unnamed, was identified as 34-year-old Toni Westover. In the weeks following her death, detectives were able to identify a suspect in the shooting death of Westover.
An arrest warrant for 31-year-old Quinton Nixon has been issued in connection to her death. Nixon is described as a black male, around 5 feet, 11 inches tall, approximately 195 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Nixon is considered to be armed and dangerous.
The shooting happened around 2:20 a.m. on Monday, July 25, in the 2200 block of Maryland Avenue. Upon their arrival, officers found Westover with a gunshot wound, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office.
She was taken to an Akron hospital where she later died at 2:45 p.m.
Akron police say the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown. Anybody with information is asked to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
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