Tragic Weekend in Akron: Two Fatal Shootings Under Investigation
AKRON, Ohio — Authorities have identified two victims of separate shootings that occurred over the weekend, raising concerns in the community about escalating violence.
The first incident involved 36-year-old Mashoure Snyder, who was fatally shot early Saturday morning in the Cascade Valley neighborhood. Police responded to a disturbance at an apartment on the 500 block of Carpenter Street around 3:15 a.m. Witnesses reported a confrontation among two to three men that escalated outside. An "older male" reportedly drew a handgun and shot Snyder, who was discovered in a parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A 49-year-old man was taken in for questioning but has since been released with no charges filed at this time.
The second incident took place Sunday afternoon, when 21-year-old Keion LaShawn DeGrate was found deceased at Patterson Park, located on the 600 block of Lucille Avenue in the North Hill neighborhood. Police were alerted around 3 p.m. after reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers found DeGrate unresponsive, also suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead on-site. Eyewitnesses reported seeing at least one vehicle, possibly an SUV, fleeing the scene following the shooting.
Both cases remain under investigation, with authorities urging anyone with information to contact local detectives at 330-375-2490. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Summit County Crimestoppers at 330-434-COPS or by texting TIPSCO to 274637. Community members are also encouraged to utilize the Akron PD app for information submissions.
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