On the evening of June 29, 2009, 48-year-old Donald Baker was the victim of a homicide in Akron, Ohio. The incident took place around 9:00 p.m. at 381 Fuller Street, where Baker was standing outside with a group of individuals. Unknown suspects drove by and fired multiple gunshots, one of which struck Baker, ultimately leading to his death. The attack appeared to be a drive-by shooting, but details about the motivation or individuals involved remain unclear.
No suspects have been publicly identified, and the case remains unsolved.
At the time of his death, Baker was described as being of African American descent. Law enforcement from the Akron Police Department responded to the scene, but the investigation has not yet resulted in any arrests. The Ohio Attorney General's Office continues to highlight Baker's death as an unsolved case, encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Posters and calls for tips have been issued to the public in the hope of solving the crime, but progress has been limited in identifying either a motive or those responsible for the shooting.
Baker’s case remains a part of a broader list of unsolved homicides in the Akron area that continue to frustrate both law enforcement and the community. The Ohio Attorney General's website features Baker’s case in its unsolved homicide section, urging the public to provide any information that might lead to resolving the investigation. Despite the time that has passed since his death, authorities have not given up on finding answers for Baker’s family and bringing those responsible to justice.
