Daivan Floyd, 28, was shot and killed inside a home on the 500 block of Nash Street in Akron, Ohio, on the morning of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Police and emergency services responded about 10:30 a.m.; Floyd was found on the living room floor with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at 10:47 a.m. The Akron Police Department is investigating the shooting as a homicide.

As of February 17, 2026, authorities had not released information about a motive or any suspects and no arrests had been announced. Floyd was born in Akron on June 14, 1997, attended Garfield High School where he played basketball, and worked multiple jobs to support his family. He is survived by his children, siblings, and other relatives; a memorial service was scheduled for February 27, 2026.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau or submit an anonymous tip through Summit County Crimestoppers.