Cameron Murray was 28 and a lifelong Akron resident who worked as a landscaper. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the backyard of a residence in the 2200 block of 24th Street SW on May 24, 2021, at about 9:15 p.m., and died from his injuries.

Two days later, on May 26, 2021, police arrested 25-year-old McKenzie Dixson. Officers had identified Dixson as a person of interest, executed a search warrant at his residence and recovered a handgun; Dixson was arrested after a brief chase and charged with murder and obstructing official business.

Cameron’s funeral was held June 3, 2021, at Rhoden Memorial Home and he was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery. The community noted the case amid a broader rise in violence in Akron during 2021.

If anyone knew Cameron or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.