Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
291 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Brian Cofer death by force case profile photo

Brian Cofer

Case from Akron, OH dated Oct 27, 2024

Victim Details

Brian Cofer

Male

White / Caucasian

Akron

OH

2024-10-27

Yes

$5,000

39

Brian

Cofer

08/06/2026

View Videos (1)

Who killed Brian Cofer? Family, police look for answers after ...

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Brian Cofer, a 39-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on October 27, 2024, during a Halloween party in Springfield Township. The incident occurred shortly after midnight when a group of uninvited individuals reportedly entered the gathering on Canton Road. Witnesses and police reports indicate that moments before Cofer was shot, another man at the party was assaulted with a pistol, an event captured on cell phone video. This assault left the victim critically injured and r ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Brian Cofer, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (11)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Akron Beacon Journal: Man killed in Springfield Twp., woman killed in Summit Lake in separate shootings identified
  • News-Talk 1480 WHBC: Halloween Parties Turn Deadly in Summit County - News-Talk 1480 WHBC
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 9 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else been following the case of Brian Cofer's tragic death at that Halloween party? I’m... ...Read More
    12/05/2024
    Wow, I can't even begin to imagine what Cofer's family is going through right now. Just the thought ... ...Read More
    11/16/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Brian Cofer

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in
    GoFundMe fundraiser

    Other Cases from Akron, Ohio

    Charles Vinson death by force case in Akron, OH

    Charles Vinson

    Death: May 25, 2015
    Charles Vinson, a 26-year-old African-American male from Akron, OH, tragically passed away on May 25 2 ...Read More
    Damario Buford death by force case in Akron, OH

    Damario Buford

    Death: Jun 04, 2006
    On June 4, 2006, Damario Buford, a 21-year-old male from Akron, Ohio, was fatally shot during an alt l ...Read More
    JaQuare Toot Jackson Sr. death by force case in Akron, OH

    JaQuare Toot Jackson Sr.

    Death: Nov 15, 2012
    JaQuare Toot Jackson Sr., a 31-year-old Black man from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on Nove v ...Read More
    Euel Mcmillan death by force case in Akron, OH

    Euel Mcmillan

    Death: May 09, 2019
    On May 9, 2019, 60-year-old Emanuel McMillan was found fatally shot in the doorway of his home locat a ...Read More
    Andrew J. Cassell death by force case in Akron, OH

    Andrew J. Cassell

    Death: Jul 02, 2025
    Andrew J. Cassell, 32, male, was discovered on the evening of July 2, 2025, inside a residence on th t ...Read More
    Brian Humphries death by force case in Akron, OH

    Brian Humphries

    Death: Nov 19, 2009
    Brian W. Humphries, a 24-year-old Black male, tragically died on November 19, 2009, in Akron, Ohio. . ...Read More
    Tyree Halsell death by force case in Akron, OH

    Tyree Halsell

    Death: Aug 02, 2020
    Tyree Deshawn Halsell Jr., a 1-year-old boy from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on August 2, , ...Read More