D'Cortez Trayvone Taylor, a 23-year-old African American male from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on January 28, 2017. He was fatally shot in the parking lot of Game 7 Bar & Grille at 627 South Arlington Street around 2:32 a.m. Taylor was inside his vehicle when he was shot, and despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries.
The Akron Police Department has been actively investigating Taylor's murder, but as of now, no suspects have been identified or charged in
connection with his death. The case remains unsolved, and law enforcement continues to seek information from the public. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Akron Police Department or the U.S. Marshals Service.
The loss of D'Cortez Trayvone Taylor has deeply affected his family, friends, and the community. His obituary mentions that he is survived by his mother, Caren Taylor, his grandmother, Rose Taylor, his sister, Tierra Darshaun Richerson, his brothers, Dion Taylor and Julius G., his fiancée, Tisha Dowdell, and many other relatives and friends. The family held a funeral service on February 3, 2017, at The House of the Lord Church in Akron, Ohio.
Despite the ongoing investigation, the Akron Police Department has not made any arrests or filed charges related to Taylor's murder. The case is part of the Ohio Attorney General's Cold Case Homicides initiative, which aims to bring justice to victims and their families through renewed investigative efforts.
The Akron community continues to remember and honor D'Cortez Trayvone Taylor, hoping that one day, those responsible for his death will be brought to justice.
