Ward Duncan Buddy Ramey, an 18-year-old male of White ethnicity from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 11, 1997. He was fatally shot in the driveway of his residence located at 556 Chittenden Street in Akron. The incident occurred when Ramey was robbed by an unknown assailant. Despite extensive investigations by the Akron Police Department, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with his death.
The Akron Police Department has continued to seek
information from the public regarding the case, urging anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward. The investigation has been classified as an unsolved homicide, and the case number assigned to it is 1859. Over the years, there have been no significant developments or breakthroughs in the case, and it remains a cold case within the Akron Police Department's records.
Ramey is remembered by his family and friends, who have endured the pain of his loss for decades. He is survived by his parents, three sisters, a brother, a step-brother, a step-sister, and numerous other relatives in Akron. The community continues to hope for justice and closure for Ramey's family, and the Akron Police Department remains committed to solving the case.