On the night of July 30, 2023, 18-year-old Tayveion Gregory Murphy was fatally shot in Akron, Ohio. Officers responding to the 500 block of Noble Avenue arrived around 10:43 p.m. and found Murphy lying in the street with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center and pronounced dead at 11 p.m. A 22-year-old woman also suffered a gunshot wound to the leg; her injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

Preliminary accounts indicate an unknown assailant, possibly firing from a vehicle, opened fire on Murphy and the woman as they arrived at the residence. 911 callers described a chaotic scene, reported return gunfire by friends of Murphy, and one caller estimated hearing roughly 50 shots. Witnesses said the shooter fled on foot after exiting a white vehicle. No arrests have been announced and the Akron Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact the Detective Bureau or submit anonymous tips.

If anyone knew Tayveion or saw activity on Noble Avenue that night, can you share what you know with investigators?