Karrtel McGowan, 28, was shot to death on August 4, 2019, near the intersection of Crosby and Gale streets in Akron. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the manner of death a homicide and listed the cause as a gunshot wound to the chest.

Police opened an investigation that included processing the scene, interviewing potential witnesses, and reviewing nearby surveillance footage. Despite those efforts, no arrests have been announced and the case remains open. Family and friends have remembered McGowan as a loving father while community members have expressed sorrow and concern.

Few reliable leads have been reported and investigators have requested the public’s help. If anyone has information about what happened near Crosby and Gale on August 4, 2019, please contact the Akron Police Department.