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

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – The death of a married couple in Akron is under investigation. According to a press release from Akron ...

Detectives determined the two individuals were married and Akron police say investigators believe the incident was a ...

A husband and wife are dead after a suspected murder-suicide in Akron, police said Wednesday. Just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Akron police responded to the 200 block of Casterton Avenue for a welfare ...

The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled that Sharleen Kohnke, 60, died of a gunshot wound to the head while her ...

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

Powell was charged after her mother died at their Akron home in March 2020. She pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:30 p.m., according to the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office.

A Sunday evening shooting killed a 29-year-old man half a block away from Summit County Children Services and Archbishop ...

Akron Police Chief Brian Harding (center) speaks at a news conference announcing a new Akron-based gun tracking hub alongside Mayor Shammas Malik (second from left) and federal and state partners on ...