William Little, 36, was shot and killed on March 9, 2021, in the backyard of a residence in the 800 block of Work Drive in West Akron. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office recorded a gunshot wound; Little was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Investigators said the shooting may have followed an argument and that the shooter was unknown.

At the time of reporting, no arrests had been made and no suspects identified; the Akron Police Department asked anyone with information to contact detectives or Summit County Crime Stoppers. Little’s death came amid an increase in gun homicides in Akron and underscores ongoing challenges in solving shootings when witnesses or victims do not cooperate.

If anyone was in the 800 block of Work Drive on March 9, 2021, or has information about an argument or a person seen there that night, please contact Akron police or Crime Stoppers.