Dartanian Howard, 34, was found shot to death in the street on Flower Court in Akron, Ohio, on September 18, 2022. His body had multiple gunshot wounds, and investigators concluded the killing involved more than one person.

Authorities say Laurelin Flanagan, 32, lured Howard to the location where he was killed; she was later arrested and charged in connection with the case. Another suspect identified in reports is 34-year-old Luther Easter of Akron, who has been accused of participating in the killing and related offenses. The investigation described the plot as complex and involved allegations of robbery and kidnapping tied to the events leading up to Howard’s death.

The circumstances that led to Howard being at Flower Court and the full sequence of events remain central questions in the case. If anyone has information about Howard’s movements on September 18, 2022, or about activity on Flower Court that night, please come forward.