Dennis Jackson was 23 when he was fatally shot on February 3, 2018, while sitting in a car on West Miller Avenue in Akron, Ohio. His death was investigated as part of a series of violent crimes in the area.

Robert Neal, 25, was arrested and charged in connection with Jackson’s killing. Charges include aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, and having weapons while under disability. Neal was already serving a life sentence for an unrelated Cincinnati murder when he was charged in this case. The matter was assigned to Judge Amy Corrigall Jones in Summit County Common Pleas Court; Neal pleaded not guilty and the case has proceeded through multiple court appearances.

The arrest involved the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and Akron police. Dennis Jackson’s family and the community continue to seek answers and justice.

If anyone knew Dennis or has information about the shooting on West Miller Avenue, please come forward.