On June 18, 2006, Jarriel Hitchcock, aged 22, was shot and killed in Akron, Ohio. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. when Jarriel was driving his vehicle near the intersection of Bellevue Avenue and Magennis Avenue in Summit County. During the drive, Jarriel was shot by an unknown suspect or suspects, which caused his vehicle to crash into a telephone pole. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they found Jarriel deceased.
The case remains unsolved, and the Akron Police Department, in collaboration with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, continues to appeal for public assistance. Authorities believe that any information, no matter how small, could help lead to an arrest and bring justice for Jarriel and his grieving family. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has listed Jarriel's homicide as one of the unsolved cases that needs public attention, hoping that increased visibility might generate new leads.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office and the Akron Police Department urge anyone who may have information regarding the shooting to come forward. The public is encouraged to submit anonymous tips that could help solve the case and bring some closure to Jarriel's family and loved ones.
