A man if found fatally shot on a porch
On July 8, 2017, Roger Smith Jr., aged 33, was found fatally shot on the porch of a residence located at 35 Oakdale Avenue in Akron, Ohio. The incident occurred early in the morning, at approximately 5:20 a.m. Roger was pronounced dead at the scene due to the gunshot wound. The Akron Police Department launched an investigation, but as of now, the case remains unsolved.
Roger Smith Jr.'s death has been included in the Ohio Attorney General’s cold case database, which aims to bring renewed attention to unsolved homicides. The authorities are still seeking assistance from the public, urging anyone with relevant information about the events leading to Roger's death to come forward. Even the smallest piece of information might be critical in helping the investigators make progress in solving this case and providing closure to his family and loved ones. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is also involved, and tips can be submitted to help with the investigation.
