Eddie D. Lewis, a 46-year-old African American man from Akron, OH, tragically died on November 24, 2019. He was shot during an altercation with another man in the 1400 block of Tonawanda Avenue in Akron's Goodyear Heights neighborhood. The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a homicide, as he succumbed to a gunshot wound to the chest.
The incident occurred just before 10 p.m., when Eddie Lewis went to the Tonawanda address and got into a fight with another male.
He was taken to Summa Akron City Hospital, where he died from his injuries at 10:21 p.m. Akron police were called to the scene at 9:45 p.m. and found Lewis in the road with a gunshot wound to the chest. The police have not released details about any suspects or arrests related to the case.
The investigation into Eddie Lewis's death is ongoing, and the Akron Police Department has asked the public for any tips or information that could help solve the case. They have encouraged anyone with information to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau, Summit County Crimestoppers, or text TIPSCO at 274637. Callers can remain anonymous.
Eddie Lewis's death has left a significant impact on his family and the community, who remember him fondly and continue to seek justice for his untimely passing.
