RayShawn Hamilton, 35, was shot and killed on March 20, 2021, after pulling into the driveway of his home on Noble Avenue in West Akron. The shooting happened about 11:30 p.m. Hamilton was a father of five and is remembered by his family as devoted and as someone who enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his children.

Akron police opened a homicide investigation but have not identified a suspect. Investigators searched for surveillance footage and appealed to the community for information, but no description of a shooter or a getaway vehicle has been released and the case remains unsolved. The department said Hamilton’s death came amid a larger rise in homicides in Akron in 2021 and noted ongoing efforts with local and federal partners to address gun violence.

Anyone who knew RayShawn or who has information about the shooting is asked to contact Akron police.