The death of a 29-year-old man is being investigated by the Summit County Medical Examiner and the Akron Police Department.

Akron saw fewer murders in 2025, but shootings continue to dominate homicide cases despite improved solve rates.

Prosecutors say Dorell Davis was one of three men involved in the shooting death and robbery of an Akron man in December 2020. Joe Gorman, Davis’ attorney, says Davis was there but wasn't involved in ...

The married couple found dead in their Akron home have been identified in what the medical examiner confirmed was a murder-suicide.

The Akron Police Department is investigating a double homicide that happened Tuesday that left a married couple dead.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron Municipal Court judge ruled Thursday morning that one of the two siblings charged in the Akron shooting death of a 24-year-old woman will be held on a $1 million bond. 25 ...

Akron police said teens firing such a gun sparked a confrontation that led to the death of Ethan Liming. Akron Police Chief Steve Mylett did not specifically cite the so-called Orbeez Challenge that ...

AKRON, Ohio — Several months after an Akron teenager was shot and killed by police on Thanksgiving night, his family and the community gathered Tuesday to commemorate what would have been his 16th ...

AKRON, Ohio — Akron police and the Summit County Medical Examiner announced Monday that they are investigating the shooting death of 37-year-old victim. Officials say Akron police officers and EMS ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Akron police officer who killed a teenager on Thanksgiving fatally shot a man holding a gun during a standoff in 2022, according to records and interviews. Officer Davon Fields, ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Akron police are investigating the unexpected death of a 1-year-old boy. Officers responded to a home in the 600 block of Hancock Avenue at about 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, on ...