In the early morning hours of Friday, February 6, 2026, the life of 36-year-old Malcom Jamar Queen was tragically cut short in Akron, Ohio. Responders were called to the vicinity of Noah Avenue and Bye Street around 2:05 a.m. following a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Queen lying in the roadway, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services promptly transported him to a nearby Akron hospital.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Malcom Jamar Queen succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 2:38 a.m. The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed his identity.
Detectives from the Akron Police Department's Midnight Major Crimes Unit were dispatched to the scene to initiate an investigation. They canvassed the area for potential witnesses and collected evidence, which will be analyzed as part of their ongoing inquiry into the fatal shooting. At this time, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Malcom Jamar Queen, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. The investigation remains active as they seek to determine the circumstances that led to his death.
