On January 26, 2006, 64-year-old Black male David Garrett was found unresponsive in his living room at 967 Nevin Street in Akron, Ohio, around 5:30 a.m. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The Akron Police Department responded to the scene, and the case was classified as a homicide.
David Garrett was born in Talladega, Alabama, and had resided in Akron for most of his life. He was self-employed and a member of the Wings of Deliverance Christian Church.
He was survived by his wife, Phyllis Garrett; his mother, Martha Garrett; his children, including a son named David Garrett Sr. and daughters Shannha and Johnna Garrett, Tara McIvery, and TaWanna Burney; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with David Garrett's homicide. The case remains unsolved, and the Akron Police Department continues to seek information from the public. Individuals with any knowledge related to the case are encouraged to contact the authorities.
