Duane Alan May was 51 when he was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the torso at his Akron home in the 2600 block of Nesmith Lake Boulevard on January 26, 2020. He was taken to a nearby hospital and later died of his injuries. The Akron Police Department responded to the scene; no information about suspects or arrests has been released and the investigation is described as ongoing.

May was born May 22, 1968, and worked over 30 years as a sheetmetal worker with Local 33. He was a devoted father to sons Brendan and Bailey, enjoyed racing dirt bikes, playing golf with friends, and was a passionate Cleveland Browns fan. His family remembers him for his love of life and dedication to his sons.

If anyone has information about what happened that day, please contact the Akron Police Department.