Ronald Turner was 23 when he was shot and killed on July 19, 2022, in East Akron. He was outside a residence in the 1100 block of Tarson Terrace when individuals in a vehicle opened fire. Turner sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and was pronounced dead at Summa Akron City Hospital shortly after the shooting.

Investigators recovered dozens of shell casings at the scene and found that nearby apartments had also been struck by gunfire. Akron Police say at least two unknown suspects fled in a vehicle; no arrests have been announced and the case remains open. Turner’s family and friends remember him for his loyalty, infectious laugh, and love for children.

If anyone has information about the shooting, the vehicle, or the people involved, please contact Akron Police.