A 28-year-old man was found shot and later pronounced dead Tuesday morning inside a residence on the 500 block of Nash Street in Akron. Officers arrived shortly after 10:30 a.m., and the Summit County Medical Examiner is assisting with the case. Police have launched a homicide investigation while detectives work to identify a suspect.
What police say
Akron police responded to the 500 block of Nash Street just after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and discovered the man had been shot, according to News 5 Cleveland. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made, and the department says Major Crimes Unit detectives will review the case with the Summit County Prosecutor's Office to determine whether charges are appropriate.
Victim identified
Cleveland19 has identified the victim as 28-year-old Daivan Floyd, reporting that first responders found him lying on the living room floor with a gunshot wound. Authorities have released little additional information as investigators continue their work.
How to help
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Akron Police Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS, according to News 5 Cleveland. Investigators say community tips could help detectives piece together what happened.
Recent violent incidents
This killing comes amid a run of recent gun violence in Akron this month. Cleveland19 has reported earlier incidents that left other residents wounded and, in one case, fatally shot. Police say those investigations remain active and that more details will be released as they become available.
