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Lateris Cook, 27, of Akron, Ohio, was killed in a mass shooting after midnight on June 2, 2024, at a large street party on Kelly Avenue. About 200 people had gathered to celebrate a birthday when multiple fights erupted and gunfire broke out; investigators say Cook was one of 30 people struck and later died. At least five different firearms were used and more than 35 shell casings were recovered. The chaotic scene meant many wounded were taken to hospitals in private vehicles, complicating early victim identification.

Police identified a suspect vehicle, a white SUV with dark-tinted windows, seen leaving the area shortly after the shooting. Local authorities, working with the ATF and U.S. Marshals, reported no arrests as of mid-June 2024 and have offered substantial rewards for information. Cook’s family has publicly urged anyone who knows anything about the shooting or the vehicle to come forward.

If anyone was at the Kelly Avenue gathering that night or saw the white SUV, can you share what you remember with investigators?