AKRON, Ohio — An investigation is underway after a man was found dead with a gunshot wound Thursday morning inside a home in the East Akron neighborhood, police say, the 11th homicide in the city this year.
A family member found the 36-year-old victim at about 10:25 a.m. in the home on the 800 block of McKinley Avenue, according to police. The man had been shot in the stomach and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The identity of the victim has not been released pending identification and family notification. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy.
Police say no other details on the shooting are available. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information can call police at 330-375-2490 or Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS. Individuals also can send tips by texting TIPSCO to 274637. Callers can remain anonymous.
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