On February 26, 2013, Monte Pitts, aged 34, was fatally shot in the backyard of a residence located at 994 Dover Avenue in Akron, Ohio. The Akron Police Department responded to the scene following the shooting, but no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The circumstances surrounding the incident, such as potential motives or suspects, were not detailed in the available reports, which has led the case to be categorized as a cold case.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has listed Monte Pitts's homicide among their unsolved cases and continues to request the community's assistance in finding the individuals responsible. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case, encouraging anyone who may know anything related to the incident to come forward. This call for information is crucial in providing some measure of justice for Monte Pitts and closure for his family. Community members can submit tips directly to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation or local law enforcement to help bring about a resolution to this tragic event.