Cody James Herring, a 20-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, was fatally shot inside his vehicle near 751 Merton Avenue on October 21, 2018. The shooting occurred at about 8:40 PM and Cody was pronounced dead at the scene. The Akron Police Department has classified the case as a homicide and describes the investigation as unsolved.

Cody is survived by his parents, Brent and Judy Herring; siblings Zach, Rachel, Kaleigh, Hunter, and Christopher Herring; and three nephews, Ian, Owen, and Evan Herring. A memorial service was held at the First Glance Youth Center in Akron, followed by a wake at the American Legion Post #449. No suspects or arrests have been announced and the investigation remains open.

Can anyone who was in the area that night or who has information about Cody’s death please contact the Akron Police Department with a tip?