AKRON, Ohio — Akron police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning, according to Lt. Michael Murphy.
Around 10 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Kenmore Boulevard after receiving reports of multiple gunshots being fired, Murphy said.
Investigators said two men were sitting outside of a smoke shop called "Fat Albert Exotics" when several shots were fired at them from a car going southbound on 9th Street SW.
Upon arrival, police say they found a 29-year-old man lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. Murphy said the victim worked at the smoke shop.
"One of the individuals was able to run away. Our victim, unfortunately, was struck by gunfire multiple times and was pronounced deceased on scene," Murphy said.
On Thursday, the Summit County Medical Examiner identified the deceased as Dylante Richardson of Akron.
The shooter or shooters fled the scene in a car, police said. Detectives canvassed the area to search for witnesses or possible video evidence.
"This is definitely concerning, for something to happen this early in broad daylight in a busy residential and business area like this," Murphy said.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.
This story will be updated when we learn more.
