On March 20, 1989, Arland Anderson, a 24-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was found shot and lying in the street near the intersection of West Thornton Street and Raymond Street. The incident occurred in Summit County, and the circumstances leading to his death remain unclear. Anderson was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Akron Police Department launched an investigation into his death.
Unfortunately, despite the efforts of law enforcement, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved to this day.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Ohio Attorney General's Office have been working to bring more visibility to this unsolved case. By including Anderson's case in a statewide cold case database, the BCI aims to encourage community members to come forward with any information that might help identify those responsible. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact the Akron Police Department or submit a tip through the resources provided by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The hope is that increased visibility and public assistance could help solve this tragic crime and bring justice to Arland Anderson and his family.
