On September 5, 2019, Marquis Derrell Perry, a 26-year-old Black male, was found fatally shot inside a vehicle at 701 Dunbar Drive in Akron, Ohio. The incident occurred around 12:29 a.m., and Perry was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:07 a.m. A 31-year-old man in the front passenger seat was also shot and taken to Cleveland Clinic Akron General with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The case remains unsolved, and the Akron Police Department has been actively seeking information from the public. Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The Akron Police Department, along with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward and submit tips.
The investigation into Marquis Derrell Perry's death is part of a broader effort to address unsolved homicides in Summit County. The Akron Police Department has urged the community to assist in providing any relevant information that could help solve this case and bring justice for Perry and his family.
Your cooperation could be crucial in solving this tragic case and providing closure for the victim's loved ones.
