Lonnie Dajuan Blue Jr., an 18-year-old from Akron, Ohio, was fatally shot while walking near 918 Snyder Street on April 1, 2018, which was Easter Sunday. He was described as a young man of strong faith who cared for his family and hoped to further his education to help his younger siblings.

The Akron Police Department and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office have classified this as an unsolved homicide. Investigators say the case remains open with no arrests or publicly identified suspects, and authorities continue to seek tips from anyone with information.

Lonnie’s death profoundly affected his family and community, and his memory is kept alive by those who knew him. If anyone has information that could assist the investigation, please submit a tip to the Akron Police Department or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.