Michial Lee Teufel II, 29, of East Akron, Ohio, was shot in the abdomen in the 500 block of Morgan Avenue in South Akron during the early morning hours of February 1, 2022, and died at the scene despite medical attention.

Teufel’s death came amid a year of unusually high violent deaths in Akron, and local authorities have publicly urged anyone with information to come forward. Friends and family have held vigils and memorials to mourn him.

If anyone saw activity in the 500 block of Morgan Avenue that night or has information about the shooting, please contact the Akron Police Department.