Charles Vinson, a 26-year-old from Akron, Ohio, was fatally shot outside a home on Boulevard Street during the early morning hours of May 25, 2015. The shooting occurred about 3 a.m. after Dashawn Tomlin, also 26, reportedly snuck up behind Vinson and shot him multiple times. Vinson was taken to Cleveland Clinic Akron General, where he later died from his injuries.

Dashawn Tomlin was arrested and charged in the killing. Court filings show Tomlin pleaded guilty to murder and received a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 15 years; family members addressed the court during sentencing, speaking about their grief and their hopes that Tomlin would reflect on his actions. The case drew attention to the impact of the violence on Vinson’s family and the community.

If anyone knew Charles or has information about that night on Boulevard Street, please share what you know.