J'Rome Arteece Ely, a 30-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed inside his vehicle on Sumner Street on February 1, 2021. Police responded to a shots fired call around 7:00 p.m. and found Ely in the driver's seat with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives believe that one or more individuals approached Ely's vehicle and fired multiple shots, striking and killing him.
The case remains under investigation, and no arrests have been
made in connection with Ely's death. Akron police have been investigating two separate robberies involving the Facebook Marketplace, but it is unclear if these incidents are related to Ely's murder. The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office conducted an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Ely's murder was the sixth in Akron for the year 2021, which saw a record number of homicides. The Akron Police Department has urged anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation. The community continues to mourn the loss of J'Rome Arteece Ely and seek justice for his untimely death.
