On June 4, 2006, Damario Buford, aged 21, was shot and killed outside the Exotica Night Club located at 1221 S. Arlington Street in Akron, Ohio. The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m., following an altercation. Damario was found by the Akron Police Department, having suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Despite the initial investigation, the case remains unsolved, and no suspects have been publicly identified.
Damario Buford’s homicide is one of many unsolved cases that the Ohio Attorney General's Office continues to highlight as part of its efforts to seek justice for victims and closure for grieving families. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. The Akron Police Department and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) are still actively seeking leads to solve this cold case.
If you have any information that could help solve Damario's case, you are encouraged to contact Akron Police or the BCI. Community tips play a crucial role in solving such cases, and providing justice can help prevent future tragedies.
