Anthony Travis

Anthony D. Travis was a 30-year-old Black man from Akron, Ohio, and a father to two daughters. His older brother was Antoine Winfield, who at the time was a cornerback for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. Winfield, who flew home for the funeral, later called it "one of the toughest days of my life" and said he found comfort in the support of his teammates while grieving his younger brother.

The incident that took Anthony’s life occurred late on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. He was standing outside near a vehicle in the 800 block of Princeton Avenue in his hometown of Akron. According to detectives and witnesses, an altercation or a fight involving another man took place in the street just before midnight.

In the moments following the dispute, an unknown person shot Anthony. He was found lying in a driveway with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and torso. First responders transported him to Akron General Medical Center, where he died from his injuries on the morning of Thursday, September 6, 2012. His death was ruled a homicide.

The Akron Police Department immediately began an investigation into the shooting. However, no suspect has ever been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in the case. Anthony's murder remains unsolved and is listed on the Ohio Attorney General's cold case database. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities ask anyone with information to contact the Akron Police Department or to submit a tip through the Ohio Attorney General's office.