Murder victim found in Summit County canal

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The body of a 24-year-old man was found in a canal behind an Akron apartment building Wednesday.

The Summit County Medical Examiner said Akron police and firefighters were called out to the 700 block of Fleming Dr. for a shooting around 5:45 p.m.

First responders said after removing Tyson Arnold, of Akron, from the water, they noticed the gunshot wound.

Arnold was transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead at 6:48 p.m. The Summit County Medical Examiner said Arnold died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Akron police said officers recovered over a dozen shell casings at the scene, suggesting more than one shooter.

There are no suspects or known motives at this time, but detectives said they are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Additionally, two vehicles were struck by bullets by gunfire, said police.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip.

Citizens may also provide anonymous information by calling the Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or text TIPSCO with your tips to 274637/