Man found shot on ground, later dies: Akron police

Laura Morrison
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AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — An investigation is underway after a 26-year-old man was shot Monday afternoon and later died, Akron police reported.

First responders were called to the 900 block of Bellevue Avenue for reports of a shooting just after 4 p.m. Upon arrival, the victim was found on the ground with what appeared to be gunshot wounds, police said.

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EMS took the man to the Cleveland Clinic Akron General, where he was declared dead.

The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office on Tuesday morning identified the man as Carlos DeJesus Godineaux, 26, of Akron.

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Detectives said that preliminary investigation found “multiple unknown males fled the scene on foot” following the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call Akron detectives at 330-375-2490 or report anonymously to Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS.

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