AKRON, Ohio — The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Akron Police Department are investigating the shooting death of a 28-year-old man that occurred Tuesday morning near the University of Akron’s InfoCision Stadium.
According to officials, Akron police and EMS responded around 10:30 a.m. on February 10 to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 500 block of Nash Street. Upon arrival, first responders found the victim, identified as Daivan Floyd, lying on the living room floor with a gunshot wound.
Floyd was pronounced dead at 10:47 a.m., according to Summit County Medical Examiner Chief Investigator Gary Guenther. Authorities have confirmed that Floyd’s death is being investigated as a homicide.
As of Wednesday, no arrests have been made. Akron police stated that the investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2TIP. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS, by texting TIPSCO to 274637, or through the Akron Police Department mobile app and website at www.AkronCops.org.
Authorities say additional information will be released as it becomes available.
