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Richard McCoy

Case from Akron, OH dated Feb 15, 2017

Victim Details

Richard McCoy

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2017-02-15

28

Richard

McCoy

06/29/2026

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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.

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  • cleveland.com: Second man arrested in Akron shooting that started after fight
  • cleveland.com: Authorities arrest Canton man charged with murder in Akron shooting
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