AKRON, Ohio — A 21-year-old man is dead following a shooting Wednesday morning in Akron.
Police detectives were called to the 800 block of McKinley Avenue, and when they arrived around 10:15 a.m., they found the victim deceased inside a vehicle. Shell casings and other evidence were collected from the scene, according to officials.
EMS transported the male to Akron City Hospital, and the Summit County Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy. His name is being withheld at this time until his family can be notified.
Investigators are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident as well as to identify the suspect or suspects involved in the killing. No arrests have been made yet,
Akron police are asking anyone that has information as to what happened to call them at (330) 375-2490 or Summit County Crime Stoppers at (330) 434-2677. Callers can remain anonymous.
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