AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department has announced an arrest in its investigation into the fatal shooting of a 38-year-old man earlier this month.
According to a release from the department, officials report that 23-year-old Kato Yanzanes surrendered to law enforcement on Tuesday and has been charged with murder in connection to the death of Brandon Daniels.
Police responded to multiple calls of a vehicle crashing into a pole in the 600 block of West Thornton Street just after 7:15 p.m. on June 13. As the calls were coming in, Akron police say an officer who was patrolling the area called for EMS after determining that the driver (Daniels) had been shot at least twice.
EMS took Daniels to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center. He died the following day.
In its release, Akron police say its investigators determined that Daniels was shot in the 900 block of Snyder Street and drove away before crashing into the pole. Detectives found shell casings on Snyder Street as well.
After gathering evidence and canvassing the neighborhood, Akron police say investigators were able to link Yanzanes to Daniels' death.
"During the investigation, detectives determined that Yanzanes was involved in an ongoing dispute with the victim throughout the day of the incident," Akron police officials stated.
After being arrested, Yanzanes was taken to the Summit County Jail. He was scheduled to be arraigned in Akron Municipal Court on Wednesday.
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