Richard McCoy, a 28-year-old man from Akron, OH, tragically died on February 15, 2017, from gunshot wounds to the torso. The incident occurred in Akron's Summit Lake neighborhood, where McCoy was shot outside a residence. After being shot, McCoy attempted to flee the scene by getting into his vehicle, but he crashed into a utility pole and was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly before 9 p.m.
Two men, Theo King, 29, of Canton, and
Donqus McSwain, 23, of Akron, were arrested in connection with McCoy's death. Both were charged with murder and felonious assault. King was arrested by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in Barberton, while McSwain was arrested by Akron police. The swift response of law enforcement was credited with preventing further harm, as King was considered a dangerous fugitive.
The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office ruled McCoy's death as a result of gunshot wounds to the torso. The case was brought to court, and both King and McSwain were scheduled to make their first appearances in Akron Municipal Court. They were held at the Summit County Jail awaiting trial.
This tragic event highlights the impact of gun violence on individuals and communities, and the importance of swift law enforcement action in bringing perpetrators to justice.
