AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Police Department is investigating the death of a 24-year-old man who was found shot in the canal behind an apartment complex in Downtown Akron.
According to authorities, officers responded to the 700 block of Fleming Drive around 5:45 p.m. for reports of shots fired.
Officers found Tyson Arnold, of Akron, in the water. When they pulled him out, they discovered he had been shot. The man was taken to a nearby hospital and later died.
The medical examiner's office performed an autopsy and determined Arnold died from a gunshot wound to the chest. His death was ruled a homicide.
A preliminary investigation found more than a dozen shell casings at the scene. Officers discovered that two vehicles had also been struck by gunfire. Police said the evidence suggests there may have been more than one shooter.
The matter remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 330-375-2490 or CrimeStoppers at 330-434-COPS. You can also text TIPSCO and a tip to 274637.
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