On July 15, 2018, 15-year-old Ty-Ron Phelps of Akron, Ohio, was found shot to death near 464 Noah Avenue at about 10:26 p.m. He was one of three teenagers shot that night; Ty-Ron was the only victim who died. The Akron Police Department continues to investigate, and Summit County Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for information that could lead to an arrest.

Family, peers, and teachers described Ty-Ron as hardworking, caring, and someone who tried to avoid trouble. A community mural was later organized in Akron to honor his memory and the impact he had on those who knew him. The unsolved homicide remains a painful reminder of youth gun violence in the city.

If anyone has information about that night or Ty-Ron’s death, please contact the Akron Police Department or Summit County Crime Stoppers.