Man is found shot in a residence Victor Varner II, a 37-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was killed in a shooting on the night of March 2, 2019. The incident occurred at around 10:12 p.m. when unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots into a residence at 492 Mary Peavey Eagle Court in Akron. Varner was fatally wounded during this attack, and despite ongoing investigations, the case remains unsolved.
Local law enforcement, including the Akron Police Department, has continued to seek public assistance in identifying those responsible for the homicide.
The shooting occurred during a period when Akron experienced a series of gun violence incidents, where multiple homes were targeted by indiscriminate gunfire. Victor Varner's death highlighted the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating this escalating pattern of violence in the city. Varner’s homicide is one of several cases that remain unsolved in Summit County, and authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
