On January 28, 2002, Marcus Primes, aged 18, was shot and killed outside a location at 820 N. Howard Street in Akron, Ohio. The circumstances of his death remain unclear as the suspect or suspects responsible for the shooting have not been identified. The incident is being treated as an unsolved homicide by the Akron Police Department, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has been involved to assist with the investigation and increase public awareness about the case.
The details of Marcus Primes' death are still largely unknown, and law enforcement has reached out to the public for any information that may help lead to a resolution. This appeal includes encouraging anyone with knowledge of the incident to submit a tip to authorities. The community remembers Marcus, and his family continues to hope for answers to bring closure to his tragic death.
Marcus’s death is listed as an open cold case, and is part of ongoing efforts by local authorities and the Ohio Attorney General's Office to bring visibility to unsolved homicides across Ohio. This approach aims to generate leads that could help solve cases like that of Marcus Primes, giving a sense of justice to the families affected.
