20-year-old shot, killed after fight in Akron

Akron Police say 26-year-old Stacy Martin was arrested for the shooting.(WOIO)
Published: Aug. 11, 2024 at 2:40 PM EDT

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 20-year-old was shot and killed after a fight Saturday night.

Akron Police were called to the scene on the 1800 block of Coventry St. just before 11:30 p.m.

Officers found Elijah Jones with a gunshot wound at the scene.

Jones was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.

Akron Police say 26-year-old Stacy Martin was arrested for the shooting.

Martin faces charges of murder, having weapons under disability, tampering with evidence, and other charges.

Martin is being held in the Summit County Jail.

Akron Police are still investigating and looking for others who were present during the fight and shooting.

If you saw anything, you can call the Akron Police Department Detective Bureau at 330-375-2490 or 330-375-2Tip