Akron is facing its first homicide of the year after a 29-year-old man was shot and killed late Sunday night. Now, investigators are asking for the community’s help.
“It’s sad. I knew the guy, talked to him a couple of times. He was a good-hearted guy. That doesn’t need to happen at all in this world. It really doesn’t,” said Zachary Boor. “It’s become a normal thing around here. I got kids and stuff, so it’s kind of scary for all of us.”
At this time, Akron Police Lt. Michael Murphy said they are looking for the person or people responsible for shooting and killing 29-year-old Lenard Owens just after 10 p.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of Elwell Court…