Brian Joseph Egypt Powers, 43, of Akron was found shot to death on June 13, 2020, near a church by East Buchtel Avenue and Chapel Drive. A groundskeeper discovered him face up just before 8 a.m.; police say he had traveled about 100 yards before collapsing after a single bullet pierced both thighs. He was dressed as his alter ego, Egypt, when killed.

Powers was known for LGBTQ advocacy and enjoyed cooking, old movies, and meeting people. His sister, Vivian Powers-Smith, said he had been seven months sober and was rebuilding his life. Community members worried he may have been targeted because of his gender identity and sexual orientation, though Ohio hate crime law does not cover those categories.

No motive has been established in the case as described. Did anyone who knew Brian — his family, friends, or neighbors — see or hear anything out of the ordinary that morning?